Demirbay joins Galatasaray
Kerem Demirbay is leaving Bayer 04 Leverkusen to join Galatasaray with immediate effect. The club agreed terms with the Turkish champions to transfer the midfielder who joined the Werkself from TSG Hoffenheim in 2019.
30-year-old Demirbay made 149 appearances the Werkself scoring 15 goals and providing 30 assists. "The move to Turkey as an express desire of Kerem due to his family connections," said Bayer 04 sporting managing director Simon Rolfes,. "We wish him all the best at Galatasaray and thank him for his commitment during his time at Bayer 04."
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