Kuranyi Compares Batrakov to Arda Güler

Former Germany national team striker Kevin Kuranyi spoke about Galatasaray's new star Aleksey Batrakov. Kuranyi, who also played for Dinamo Moscow, made his comments to the Russian press.

Kuranyi said Batrakov is Russia's greatest talent and will soon become a superstar in Europe. Kuranyi, who watched Galatasaray's match against Stuttgart, said Batrakov was the most eye-catching name on the pitch. Pointing to his technique, shooting ability and football intelligence, Kuranyi believes the player has a bright future.

Kuranyi compared Batrakov to Arda Güler of Real Madrid. In his view, Batrakov is a player who is a mix of Arda Güler and Nico Paz of Como.

Kuranyi said Batrakov's qualities would allow him to adapt to Bayern Munich very easily, but the political situation is extremely complicated. He said that a German club could pay Galatasaray and that in that case there would be no technical obstacle, but he had no answer on the political issue.

Batrakov played 13 matches for Galatasaray. In these matches he scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists.