Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has confirmed the Istanbul club’s interest in re-signing Noa Lang, after the Turkish side made a sudden approach to bring back the player who spent half a season with them. Galatasaray are also in contact with Napoli over the possibility, according to the report.
Buruk acknowledged that Lang remains a target for the club and delivered a direct message to the player: “We need you.”
The manager’s comments come after Galatasaray unexpectedly revived their interest in the Netherlands international. The Istanbul club had previously been reported to be considering a return for Lang, who has already spent part of his career with the Turkish side.
Galatasaray are now speaking with Napoli about the situation, although the source article does not provide further details about the nature of the discussions or whether an agreement is close. Buruk’s confirmation nevertheless makes clear that the interest is genuine and that Lang is viewed as someone who could be brought back to the club.
The development follows an unconvincing start to Galatasaray’s new Turkish Super Lig campaign. Buruk’s side opened the season with a draw against a debutant, a result that was described as an unsuccessful beginning for the club.
That early setback has increased attention on Galatasaray’s squad and their plans for the campaign. The club’s renewed pursuit of Lang is now one of the main transfer developments surrounding the Istanbul team, with Buruk publicly signalling his desire to see the player return.
Lang previously spent six months at Galatasaray before moving on, and the club’s latest approach represents an attempt to bring him back. The report says Galatasaray have resumed contact with Napoli on the matter, while Buruk has personally confirmed the Turkish club’s interest.
No further information has been provided about the possible terms of a deal, but the manager’s appeal suggests Galatasaray are actively pursuing the move rather than merely monitoring the player’s situation.
For now, the discussions with Napoli remain the central next step. Galatasaray’s poor opening result in the Super Lig has added importance to the club’s efforts to strengthen, while Buruk’s message has made the club’s position clear: they want Lang back in Istanbul and believe he can be useful to the team.
