The 2013–14 season is Galatasaray's 110th in existence and 56th consecutive season in the Süper Lig. They will be aiming for an unprecedented 20th League title, after winning the Süper Lig the previous season.
In Europe, Galatasaray will be competing in the Champions League for a 13th season. As well as this, they will also compete in a domestic cup – the Turkish Cup – and will enter this tournament in the fourth round.
This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club will play in the season. It covers a period from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.
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Back Advertising's: Ülker
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Short Advertising's: HCL
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At the end of the 2012-13 season, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of French centre-back Aurélien Chedjou from Lille. On 25 May 2013, it was reported that Chedjou had signed a four-year contract with Galatasaray. Galatasaray's original bid was reported at €6.3 million, with Chedjou set to receive a salary of €2.2 million per year.
On 5 June 2013, Turkish midfielder Erman Kılıç signed. He was out of contract from his last club Sivasspor, and is set to receive a salary of €380,000 (950K ) per year.
On 6 June 2013, a contract is offered to left-back Hakan Balta. Galatasaray announced that the contract is valid until 2016, with Balta set to receive a salary of €950,000 per year.
On 21 June 2013, Galatasaray revealed the pre-season summer camp schedule on the website. The camp schedule for the Galatasaray professional football team prior to the next football season begins on Monday, July 1 at the Florya Metin Oktay Facilities. On 8 July, the squad is going to fly to Birmingham, United Kingdom, for an eight-day camp at the St George's Park National Football Centre. During the camp days, Galatasaray will play two friendly games with two English teams. Following the second match, Galatasaray will return to Istanbul on July 20 and then fly to Izmir the next day to play another friendly, against Málaga. On 29 July, Galatasaray will play Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo to continue its summer camp. On 2 August, Galatasaray will fly to London to participate in the Emirates Cup, hosted by Arsenal. Finally, on 11 August, Galatasaray will return to Istanbul to continue its preparations for the 2013 Turkish Super Cup derby against Fenerbahçe.
On 2 July 2013, contracts are offered to centre-back Gökhan Zan and midfielder Engin Baytar. Galatasaray announced that the contracts are valid until 2016 and that the two players will receive a salary of €850,000 per year. Also on the same day, goalkeeper Ufuk Ceylan is transfer listed by request.
On 4 July 2013, a new contract is offered to winger Aydın Yılmaz. There was not any negotiations, therefore he is not considered as a senior team member anymore. Also, left-back Çağlar Birinci is released from the club.
On 8 July 2013, Galatasaray announced the 23-man squad for the pre-season summer camp. Manager Fatih Terim did not add six players to the camp squad, all of which are either out of contract or transfer listed. Also on the same day, it is revealed that the club parted ways with veteran Czech defender Tomáš Ujfaluši. He was out of contract since 30 June and the club allegedly did not seek to extend his contract further.
On 9 July 2013, it is announced that Galatasaray and Toulouse have reached an agreement for the transfer of Turkish striker Umut Bulut. He spent his time on a loan at Galatasaray last season and he managed to score 15 goals in 38 matches. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported at €2.7 million. The contract will be valid until 2017 and Bulut is set to receive a salary of €1.7 million per year.
On 16 July 2013, Galatasaray have begun official negotiations regarding the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo from Juventus. Melo had previously spent his last two seasons at Galatasaray. On 20 July 2013, it is reported that Felipe Melo signed a three-year contract with Galatasaray. Galatasaray's original bid was reported at €3.75 million, and Melo will receive a salary of €3.1 million per year.
On 19 July 2013, it is announced that midfielder Furkan Özçal will be loaned for a year to Karabükspor. Galatasaray will receive €100,000.
On 28 July 2013, Galatasaray announced a sponsorship agreement with Indian IT company HCL Technologies. HCL will be advertised on Galatasaray's kit's shorts in exchange for $1.5 million per year.
On 1 August 2013, it is announced that promising striker Sercan Yıldırım will be loaned for a year to Şanlıurfaspor.
On 4 August 2013, Galatasaray won the Emirates Cup, hosted by Arsenal.
On 7 August 2013, it is announced that the contract of the midfielder Emmanuel Culio is terminated by Galatasaray.
On 11 August 2013, as Süper Lig champions, Galatasaray begins the season against the holders of the Turkish Cup, Fenerbahçe in the 2013 Turkish Super Cup. The match was played at Kadir Has Stadium. Galatasaray won the Super Cup title for the second-straight year.
On 21 August 2013, it is announced that the tireless striker Johan Elmander is loaned out for a year to Norwich City. Galatasaray will receive €1.67M.
On 22 August 2013, Galatasaray has announced the sponsorship agreement with W Collection.
On 22 August 2013, it is announced that manager Fatih Terim will also be the interim manager of Turkey national team.
Having finished first in the league last season, Galatasaray will begin their UEFA Champions League campaign in the group stage. Courtesy of their UEFA coefficient, they were seeded in Pot 3 for the draw, which took place in Monaco on 29 August 2013. Galatasaray were drawn into Group B alongside Real Madrid, Juventus and Copenhagen. Galatasaray were previously drawn with Real Madrid and Juventus in group and knock-out stages, while Copenhagen is a new opponent.
On 2 September 2013, hours before the registration deadline for UEFA, Galatasaray has begun official negotiations regarding the transfer of Portuguese winger Bruma from Sporting CP.
On 3 September 2013, it is reported that Bruma has signed a five-year contract with Galatasaray. Galatasaray's original bid was reported at €10 million, with Bruma set to receive a salary of €1 million per year.
On 3 September 2013, after two months from the latest contract offer, Aydın Yılmaz signed a new contract until 2016. Aydın will receive a salary of €680,000 per year. On the same day, the club also renewed Aykut Erçetin's contract for a year.
On 4 September 2013, it is announced that midfielder Colin Kazim-Richards will be transferred to Bursaspor for a €250,000 transfer fee.
On 6 September 2013, it is announced that midfielder Erman Kılıç will be transferred to Eskişehirspor for a €200,000 transfer fee.
On 12 September 2013, Galatasaray has announced the sponsorship agreement with Fox International Channels.
On 24 September 2013, Galatasaray has announced the dismissal of head coach Fatih Terim.
On 30 September 2013, Galatasaray have announced their new head coach, Roberto Mancini. Mancini has signed a three-year contract beginning from the 2013–14 season and is set to receive a salary of €3.5 million per year.
On 4 January 2014, it is announced that Engin Baytar is loaned out to Çaykur Rizespor for the rest of the season.
On 5 January 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of Bosnian Izet Hajrović from Grasshopper.
On 8 January 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Grasshopper have reached an agreement for the transfer of Bosnian midfielder Izet Hajrović; the original bid was reported at €3.5 million. Galatasaray announced that the contract lasts until 2018 and Hajrović will receive a salary of €1.1 million per year.
On 15 January 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of Turkish professional football player Salih Dursun from Kayserispor.
On 15 January 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of Umut Gündoğan from Bucaspor.
On 15 January 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of Endogan Adili from Basel.
On 16 January 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of Brazilian left-back Alex Telles from Grêmio.
On 17 January 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Bucaspor have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Umut Gündoğan. Galatasaray's original bid was reported at €550,000. The contract is set to last until 2018, with Gündoğan set to receive a salary of €200,000 for the second half of the season.
On 17 January 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Kayserispor have reached an agreement for the transfer of right-back Salih Dursun. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported as €2.75 million. Galatasaray announced that the contract will remain until 2018 and Salih will receive a salary of €200,000 for the second half of the season.
On 21 January 2014, it is announced that Sercan Yıldırım is loaned out to Bursaspor for the rest of the season.
On 22 January 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Grêmio have reached an agreement for the transfer of Alex Telles. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported as €6.15 million. Galatasaray announced that the contract will remain until 2018 and Alex will receive a salary of €0.65M for the second half of the season.
On 27 January 2014, it is announced that Nordin Amrabat is loaned out to Malaga for the remainder of the season.
On 28 January 2014, it is announced that the contract of Albert Riera is terminated.
On 28 January 2014, Galatasaray has announced the sponsorship agreement with Tacirler Forex for 4.5 years.
On 29 January 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Manisaspor have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Oğuzhan Kayar. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported as €750,000.
On 29 January 2014, it is announced that Bruma is loaned out to Gaziantepspor for the remainder of the season.
On 29 January 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of centre-back Koray Günter from Borussia Dortmund.
On 29 January 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of Argentinian winger Lucas Ontivero from Centro Atlético Fénix.
On 30 January 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of young defender Koray Günter. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported as €2.5 million. Galatasaray announced that the contract will remain until 2018 and Günter will receive a salary of €300,000 for the second half of the season.
On 31 January 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Centro Atlético Fénix have reached an agreement for the transfer of young midfielder Lucas Ontivero. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported as €2 million. Galatasaray announced that the contract will remain until 2018 and Lucas will receive a salary of €0.175M for the second half of the season.
On 1 February 2014, it is announced that Dany Nounkeu is loaned out to Beşiktaş for the rest of the season.
On 2 February 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Boca Juniors have reached an agreement for the loaning in of centre-back Guillermo Burdisso.
On 3 February 2014, Galatasaray began official negotiations regarding the transfer of defender Veysel Sarı from Eskişehirspor.
On 3 February 2014, it is announced that Yiğit Gökoğlan is loaned out to Kayseri Erciyesspor for the remainder of the season.
On 3 February 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Eskişehirspor have reached an agreement for the transfer of Veysel Sarı. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported as €300,000. Galatasaray announced that the contract will remain until 2018 and Veysel will receive a salary of €400,000 for the second half of the season.
On 3 February 2014, it is announced that Galatasaray and Boca Juniors have reached an agreement for the loan of defender Guillermo Burdisso. The original bid of Galatasaray was reported as €185,000. Galatasaray announced that the contract will remain until the end of the season and Burdisso will receive a salary of €300,000 for the second half of the season.
On 19 February 2014, Galatasaray has announced the sponsorship agreement with Microsoft.
On 29 April 2014, Galatasaray made a link between Astana Presidential Sports Club to form a strategic alliance.
Total spending: €41.435M
Total income: €2.77M
Expenditure: €38.665M
Standings
Each team plays two matches, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and a point for every goal scored. In addition, shots on target will be taken into account and will be used to decide the tournament winners if teams are level on points and goal difference.
Source: Competitive Matches
Updated to games played on 17 May 2014.
Source: tff.org
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
1Fenerbahçe are barred from participating in next season's European competition due to UEFA sanctioning. This season will also count for that ban.
(C) = Champion; (R) = Relegated; (P) = Promoted; (E) = Eliminated; (O) = Play-off winner; (A) = Advances to a further round.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified to the phase of tournament indicated; (TQ) = Qualified to tournament, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (RQ) = Qualified to the relegation tournament indicated; (DQ) = Disqualified from tournament.
Last updated: 17 May 2014.
Source: Competitive Matches
Last updated: 17 May 2014.
Source: Competitive Matches
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
The final will be contested in a neutral ground as a one-off match. The winners will be awarded 50 medals per club along with the Turkish Cup trophy.
Round of 16
Statistics accurate as of 17 May 2014.
Includes all competitive matches.
Last updated on 17 May 2014
Last updated: 17 May 2014
Source: http://www.ntvspor.net/istatistik
Only competitive matches
= Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.
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