Batrakov Tells the Story Behind His Goal Celebration

Galatasaray's Russian footballer Aleksey Batrakov described the origin of the goal celebration we often see on the pitch. The young player said the gesture came about on the suggestion of a follower and added that he has performed the same celebration every time he has scored since then.

Batrakov said that during his time wearing the Lokomotiv Moscow shirt, one of his followers sent him a message. Quoting the message, the Russian footballer said it read: "Try celebrating like this when you score, I think it suits you." He said he scored two goals in the match against Orenburg and has celebrated his goals with this gesture ever since.

Asked whether he had looked for a new goal celebration after his transfer to Turkey, Batrakov said he had not thought about it. The player stressed that his priority is to develop himself on the pitch.

In 13 matches for Galatasaray so far, Batrakov has scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists. With these contributions, the player has been directly involved in 10 goals.