Rodrigo Mora is Galatasaray's dream, but they can't afford him | OneFootball

Rodrigo Mora has once again been linked with a possible transfer, this time because of Galatasaray’s interest reported by the Turkish press. According to Record, no concrete offer has reached FC Porto’s board for the young playmaker. Even so, the Istanbul club already seems to have realized that the signing is a very difficult dream to make come true.

Galatasaray’s spending history helps explain that conclusion. Throughout its history, the Turkish club has only once gone over 31 million euros to sign a player: it happened in the summer of 2024, when they paid 75 million euros to Napoli for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.

The Turkish champions’ spending history helps explain why the deal is seen as unworkable

Rodrigo Mora is protected by a release clause set at 70 million euros and, at this point, Galatasaray does not have the financial capacity to come anywhere close to that figure. This is despite some local media reporting a possible loan offer with an option to buy.

Even if the two clubs managed to reach an agreement, the midfielder would still have to accept the move. Rodrigo Mora is, moreover, coach Okan Buruk’s preferred player to fill the number 10 role at Galatasaray.

Watched the Super Cup win from the bench

After having often been Gabri Veiga’s direct replacement last season, Rodrigo Mora was not Francesco Farioli’s choice to replace the Spaniard in the 73rd minute of the Super Cup. The Italian coach chose South Korean Inbeom Hwang instead, a player more suited to defensive duties. Even so, the young midfielder celebrated the triumph enthusiastically.

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