Galatasaray and Besiktas in Race for Olivier Boscagli
Galatasaray, who are going through busy days during the transfer period, have decided to reinforce the center back position. Technical director Okan Buruk aims to bring in an important player for this position. On the other hand, Beşiktaş has also allocated a large budget to the defense line in line with the requests of technical director Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
The two arch-rivals are the 26-year-old defender of the reigning Dutch Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven Olivier BoscagliBoscagli, who has a market value of €27 million, has become a name that attracts attention on the radar of Super League teams.
From the Dutch press Eindhovens Dagblad, announced Galatasaray and Beşiktaş’s interest in Boscagli. The news also reported that the young defender is being followed by leading European clubs. Boscagli, who has a contract with PSV until 2025, will have the right to become a free agent next season if he does not sign a new contract.
It has been stated that Boscagli, who won the Eredivisie championship with his club in the 2023/24 season, is unlikely to leave for free. It has been reported that Boscagli, who is open to transfers this summer, is in no rush to leave PSV and that if the transfer does not happen this summer, his club is likely to extend Boscagli’s contract.
PSV Technical Director Peter Bosz, previously described Boscagli as “the most technical player I’ve ever seen”, highlighting his talents. PSV signed Olivier Boscagli from French club Nice for just €2 million in 2019. Since then, the successful defender has managed to increase his market value to €27 million. In addition, the left-footed player has played in almost all of the French national team’s youth age groups.
