Debate Over Foreign Player Rule: Reaction from Galatasaray to Kartal
Galatasaray has reacted to Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal's statement that the foreign player rule could change to 12+2. It is noted that the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) had previously clearly rejected this request.
Kartal's Statement Sparks Controversy
Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal stated after the match against Górnik Zabrze that the foreign player rule in the Süper Lig could change and that the current 10+4 formula could be transformed into 12+2. This statement was met with backlash from Galatasaray.
TFF's Previous Clear Rejection
According to a report in Milliyet, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) had clearly rejected Galatasaray's request for a rule change before the transfer period. Therefore, it is expressed that the Yellow-Red community is displeased with Fenerbahçe bringing the issue back to the agenda.
Icardi Example Highlighted
The main argument put forward by Galatasaray is that the club directly experienced Mauro Icardi's departure due to this rule. Because of this past experience, it is stated that Galatasaray is not open to the possibility of transitioning to the 12+2 formula mentioned by İsmail Kartal, and they have almost completely dismissed this possibility.
Detail of the Rule
According to the current 10+4 foreign player rule, teams in the Süper Lig can have a total of 14 foreign players in their squads, consisting of 10 without conditions and 4 under the age of 23. As previously reported by StatsLook, this rule is a significant factor that directly affects the transfer planning of both Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.
