Galatasaray has officially signed attacking midfielder Aleksei Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow on a five-year contract, as announced by the club on Thursday. This move marks a significant addition to the Turkish Super Lig champions' squad.

Transfer Details

The transfer fee for Batrakov is reported to be €25 million (approximately $29.1 million). Additionally, Lokomotiv Moscow will receive 15% of any profit from a future sale of the player. Under the terms of the contract, Batrakov is set to earn a guaranteed net salary of €3.25 million per season, spanning from the 2026-27 season through to the 2030-31 season.

Arrival in Istanbul

Batrakov arrived at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport earlier on Thursday, traveling from Moscow with his family. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by Galatasaray officials and enthusiastic supporters before departing in a private vehicle.

Notably, Batrakov becomes the first Russian player to join Galatasaray in the club's 121-year history. The 21-year-old midfielder is a product of Lokomotiv Moscow's academy, where he had an impressive season last year, scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists in 28 appearances in the Russian Premier League.