Official : Onyekuru Returns To Galatasaray For Third Loan Spell; Winger To Earn N431.3 Million

Published: January 25, 2021

Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru has returned to Galatasaray for a third loan spell, the Turkish Super Lig giants officially announced on Monday.

Following a successful medical at the Medical Park Bahçelievler, a signing ceremony was held at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex Türk Telekom Stadium with President Mustafa Cengiz in attendance.

The loan deal includes an option to buy until June 11, 2021 set at 4,350,000 euros and Monaco, the winger's parent club, will be paid a loan fee of 650,000 euros.

Galatasaray have notified the Public Disclosure Platform that Onyekuru will pocket 750,000 euros (approximately N431.3 million in Nigerian currency) over the duration of his contract with the Lions.

After signing a third time for Galatasaray, Onyekuru said : "First of all, I am very happy to be here again. I want to spend a season where we can achieve the club's goals, have plenty of goals and make everyone proud.

"I hope to stay here longer. I spoke with our president, vice president and coach, and they expressed their trust in me.

"I am ready to give 100 percent as always. As I said before, my goal is to achieve more success with the club, win more trophies and make our fans proud. God willing, we will win both the league and Cup in Turkey."

Onyekuru will be wearing the number 7 jersey for the remainder of the 2020-2021 campaign.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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