Roland Sallai, a prominent figure in Galatasaray's successful run of four consecutive Süper Lig titles, recently spoke to Sözcü. Sallai, answering questions from Sözcü’s reporter Mesut Yıldırım, conveyed that his team's recent achievements aren’t enough. “We are still hungry for more victories,” he declared. The Hungarian star, known for his competitive spirit on the field, expressed, “I have already started thinking about our 27th championship. We are ready to achieve new successes and will work hard to do so.”

HALTING KENAN YILDIRIM

Sallai also discussed Galatasaray's success in the UEFA Champions League and their aim to reach the quarter-finals in the upcoming season. He highlighted their memorable match against Juventus and the performance against Kenan Yıldırım. “I put a lot of effort into stopping Kenan. I knew his style well and worked hard to disrupt his game,” he said.

FENERBAHÇE DERBIS ARE BATTLE GROUNDS

Roland Sallai emphasized the intensity of the rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. “It’s like a war. The competition between the two teams is something that can only be described as a battle,” he stated. He further added that the team will continue to prove that Galatasaray is the biggest club in Turkey, aiming to widen the gap in their performance against Fenerbahçe.

CHALLENGE IN THE RIGHT BACK POSITION

Roland Sallai spoke about his new position as a right-back, a role he had not played before in his career. “When the coach first put me there, I said, ‘I’ve never played here before.’ But I watched the best players in this position and adapted quickly. Now, I love this position,” he noted.

WORKING WITH OKAN BURUK IS A PRIVILEGE

Sallai highlighted the importance of Okan Buruk’s humanity, emphasizing that it is the coach’s most significant trait. “Before joining, Okan promised to help me, and he has been a great support. Working with him is a privilege,” he said.

JOINING GALATASARAY KEEPS ME UP AT NIGHT

He also shared his excitement about joining Galatasaray last summer. “I couldn’t sleep after hearing that Galatasaray wanted me. I’ve always heard great things about the club,” Sallai noted.

MY WORST AND BEST DAYS

Sallai reflected on his life outside football, recounting both his most painful and happiest moments. “The worst day was when I was injured in the eye and feared going blind. The happiest day was meeting my wife, and now we have two small dogs together,” he said.

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