Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has provided a significant update on the club’s long-standing interest in Hakan Calhanoglu ahead of their Champions League clash against Juventus.

The Turkish midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Istanbul last summer, but a deal ultimately failed to materialize. Despite that setback, the door remains firmly open for the Inter star to join his boyhood club in the future.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Buruk addressed the potential transfer with direct praise for his compatriot. He stated: “I know Hakan Çalhanoğlu well; he is a Galatasaray fan. The fans would love for him to come here. Let’s say, we are waiting for him with open arms.”

In addition to the transfer talk, Buruk discussed the upcoming match against Juventus and the recent controversy surrounding Pierre Kalulu’s red card in the Derby d’Italia. He remarked: “I have watched all of Juventus’ games. They play well even when they don’t win; I liked them against Atalanta as well. Of course, against Inter, they paid a heavy price for Kalulu’s expulsion. I really don’t know how a yellow card can be given in that situation…”