Rumors about Georgi Tatarov's future are gaining momentum after information emerged in Turkey that Galatasaray has reached an agreement with the 22-year-old Bulgarian outside hitter until the end of the current season. The news was spread on X by the profileStarting Six, and subsequently sparked a serious discussion among the fans of the Istanbul giants.
Timing of the potential transfer
Currently, Tatarov is a player for Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina in the Italian SuperLega. The team has two more matches until the end of the regular season, after which it will be relegated to Serie A2.
Grottazzolina's last match is onFebruary 25as a guest against Perugia. It is precisely after this match that the Bulgarian is expected to travel to Turkey if the transfer is finalized.
The earliest opportunity to see him play in a Galatasaray jersey isMarch 1, when the team visits Spor Toto.
Situation at Galatasaray
Currently, Galatasaray occupiesthird placein the Turkish championship. The squad features the name of the Paris 2024 Olympic champion Jean Patry, who is the team's main offensive figure. The squad also includes Canadian international Stephen Maar.
Last season, Martin Atanasov also played for the team, which makes the transfer of another Bulgarian outside hitter a logical continuation of the club's policy to attract young players from the Balkans.
On social media, fan reactions are mixed – from moderate optimism to outright skepticism, as some supporters were expecting a more prominent name.
Career development
| Season | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 – 2021/22 | CSKA Sofia | Bulgaria |
| 2022/23 | Altekma | Turkey |
| 2023/24 | Narbonne | France |
| 2024/25 – 2025/26 | Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina | Italy |
Tatarov goes through three different championships in four seasons – Turkish, French, and Italian. This accelerated international development speaks of adaptability and the pursuit of a higher competitive level. The Italian Superleague gave him the opportunity to increase his tactical maturity.
His potential return to Turkey is not a step backward, but rather a strategic move – Galatasaray is fighting for medals, and his role there will likely be more significant compared to that in a relegated team from the Italian elite.
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