Galatasaray's New Formula for Can Uzun: A Sell-On Clause
Galatasaray have floated a 20% sell-on clause to break Eintracht Frankfurt's €40 million valuation of Can Uzun. Here's a look at the player's numbers from last season.
Okan Buruk's Top Priority: Can Uzun
Can Uzun remains Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk's number one transfer target this window. Galatasaray continue talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the Turkish international, but the German club has so far shown no sign of budging from its €40 million valuation.
New Formula: A 20% Sell-On Clause
Reports suggest Galatasaray have found a new way to try to break the deadlock. The club is reportedly prepared to include a clause in Can Uzun's contract granting Frankfurt 20% of any future transfer fee, in exchange for a reduction in the current asking price. Sell-on clauses like this are a common negotiating tool in transfer deals, allowing a selling club to accept a lower upfront fee in return for a share of the player's future value.
Buruk's Plan: A Multi-Positional Role
Okan Buruk reportedly intends to use Can Uzun not just as a number 10, but also on the left wing and up front. That versatility suggests the move isn't just about filling one position — it's about adding attacking flexibility to the squad.
The Numbers Behind Can Uzun: Bundesliga's Rising Star
According to StatsLook data, Can Uzun made 26 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2025/2026, contributing 10 goals and 6 assists — 16 goal involvements in total. His average rating of 7.02 placed him in the top 19% at his position.
Digging into his per-90 numbers, Can Uzun ranks 1st among Bundesliga attacking midfielders in goals scored (0.64 per 90) — a remarkable output given he played just 1,402 minutes. He also ranks 1st in the league in assists (0.46 per 90), pointing to a rare profile that combines finishing with genuine creativity. His placement in shots on target (1.48 per 90, 2nd in the league) further underlines his finishing quality.
His defensive contribution is notable too: he ranks in the top 13% of the league in ball recoveries (4.37 per 90) and sits high in duels won (4.88 per 90, top 11%), showing he brings more than just attacking output — he competes physically as well. He ranks lower in some defensive metrics like interceptions (30th), confirming his strengths lie more in attack and duels than pure defensive positioning.
What This Means for Galatasaray
The numbers show that despite being just 20 years old, Can Uzun is already one of the league's most productive attacking midfielders. His league-leading output in goals and assists lines up well with Buruk's plan to deploy him across multiple positions — a versatile attacking profile for the squad.
