Ivorian right-back Serge Aurier is set to bid farewell to Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club where he has been plying his trade since the summer of 2022. The 31-year-old defender, boasting an impressive record of 91 caps and 4 goals with the Elephants, is gearing up for a fresh challenge.
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that an agreement has been reached for Aurier’s transfer from Nottingham Forest to the esteemed Galatasaray club.
The Turkish football giant, seeking reinforcements following Sacha Boey’s departure to Bayern Munich, appears to have successfully concluded negotiations.
The only remaining steps involve the finalization of all necessary documentation to consummate the transfer.
Aurier’s transition from the English Premier League to the Turkish Süper Lig signifies a new chapter in his illustrious career, having previously showcased his skills at prominent clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham.
Transfers of this magnitude always carry significance, and the impact, or lack thereof, on the Elephants’ captain remains to be seen as Ivory Coast prepares to face Mali in the AFCON 2023 quarter-finals on home turf this Saturday.
Notably, Aurier is not the sole Ivorian international making a mid-tournament club switch during AFCON 2023.
Teammate Seko Fofana, formerly a standout at RC Lens and now plying his trade at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has also completed a transfer.
Fofana has inked a deal with Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, aiming to fill the void left by Jordan Henderson.
Under the management of Steven Gerrard, Fofana will join forces with Cameroonian Karl Toko Ekambi, recently arrived from Abha, within his new team.
