Parting words from Dries Mertens: 'I don't know how to explain to Ciro that we are leaving!'

Creation Date: May 31, 2025 00:41

Galatasaray 's Belgian star Dries Mertens spoke after his last match against Başakşehir.

WON 5 TROPHIES

The 38-year-old football player, who was transferred to Galatasaray on August 8, 2022, has achieved many successes here. The Belgian footballer won a total of 5 cups with Cimbom, 3 in the Super League, 1 in the Ziraat Turkish Cup and 1 in the TFF Super Cup.

44 ASSISTS IN 3 SEASONS

The Belgian footballer managed to score 25 goals in 136 matches for Galatasaray. The number 10 of the yellow-reds also made 44 assists in his 3 seasons. Mertens became the assist king in the Super League in the 2023-2024 season.

GREAT INTEREST IN TURNOVER

Mertens, who won everyone's appreciation with his struggle on the field, was also among the fans' favorite players with his likeable attitude. His family, especially his son Ciro, also received great attention from the yellow-red fans.

Here are Dries Mertens ' statements;

"Türkiye IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY"

"I have a lot to say but any words I say will be short. Thank you everyone. I spent a long time here. Türkiye is a beautiful country and consists of very good people."

"I NEED TO EXPLAIN TO CIRO"

"Ciro was born here and he only saw this place, he knows this place. Now we have to explain to him that we are going, but I don't know how to do it. They showed us love in this country.",

"BEHIND EVERY STRONG MAN, THERE IS A STRONG WOMAN"

"I didn't know my wife would make the announcement. I am him, he is me. Behind every strong man is a strong woman."