Galatasaray agrees to €25M deal for Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow

Galatasaray has sealed the signing of Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow in a deal worth a guaranteed €25 million, with performance-related add-ons that could push the total package to roughly €30 million. The 21-year-old Russian attacking midfielder is expected in Istanbul shortly for a medical and to finalize personal terms on a four-year contract. Paris Saint-Germain was reportedly among the clubs monitoring Batrakov before Galatasaray closed the deal. Breaking down the deal The base fee of €25 million will be paid to Lokomotiv Moscow in installments spread over two years. On top of that, up to €4 million in performance bonuses could kick in depending on how Batrakov fares in Istanbul. Lokomotiv also negotiated a 10% sell-on clause, meaning the Russian club would receive a cut of any future transfer fee if Galatasaray eventually sells the player. Batrakov’s expected salary at Galatasaray sits around €3.5 million per year guaranteed, with additional performance bonuses possible. Batrakov could make his debut as early as August 21, 2026, when Galatasaray hosts Erzurumspor in a Süper Lig fixture. Who is Aleksey Batrakov? Born on June 9, 2005, Batrakov is a 173-centimeter attack...