Galatasaray Signs Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley

Turkish champion Galatasaray has officially completed the signing of central midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley. The 22-year-old Frenchman moves to Istanbul after the Clarets were relegated from the Premier League last season. The club released a video announcement on social media featuring Ugochukwu addressing the fans. While the transfer fee was not disclosed, Turkish sources report it to be around €15 million. Ugochukwu had only joined Burnley in the summer of 2025 from Chelsea for €28.7 million, but couldn't prevent the team from finishing 19th and dropping out of the top flight. Last season, he made 38 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and adding two assists. The Rennes academy product now faces a new challenge with the current Turkish Super Lig champions, who are gearing up for another league title defense and a Champions League campaign.