Galatasaray have agreed to sign French center-back El-Chadaille Bitshiabu on loan from RB Leipzig, with the 21-year-old arriving in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete the final steps of the transfer.
Bitshiabu traveled from Germany on a private flight and landed at Atatürk Airport’s General Aviation Terminal, where he was greeted by members of the media and waiting Galatasaray supporters.
“I am very happy,” Bitshiabu said after arriving. “I hope we can achieve very big things together here. I am looking forward to meeting the Galatasaray family and the fans.”
The defender then waved to supporters before leaving the airport in a waiting vehicle.
Galatasaray said it had reached an agreement with Leipzig and had begun formal negotiations with the German club and the player for a temporary transfer. Bitshiabu is expected to undergo his medical examination before signing his official contract.
