Galatasaray's 55 million euro release clause for Batrakov under discussion

Galatasaray's club management has made statements about big clubs following their new signing Aleksey Batrakov and about the release clause in his contract. According to a Milliyet report, executives said Paris Saint-Germain are watching the Russian player, while they have also received reports of Barcelona's interest.

Batrakov, who has stood out in the Champions League and the Süper Lig, last played against Lille. The management considers the transfer a sound move.

The executives said the 55 million euro release clause in the contract was not requested by the club and that the condition was a specific demand from the other side. They argued that if the player maintains his current level of performance, the fee could easily be paid.

If Batrakov is sold for 55 million euros, Galatasaray will pay Lokomotiv Moscow 4.5 million euros. The Russian club is entitled to 15 percent of the profit from any later sale of the player. The yellow-reds paid Lokomotiv Moscow 25 million euros when they signed him.

In the nine matches Batrakov has played for Galatasaray in the Champions League and the Süper Lig, he has contributed two goals and two assists.