Official: Galatasaray Sign Ufuk Ceylan From Manisaspor

The promising shot-stopper has joined Cim Bom...

Sep 2, 2009 10:57:48 AM

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Turkish giants Galatasaray have completed the transfer of goalkeeper Ufuk Ceylan from Manisaspor for an undisclosed fee, according to a statement on their official website.

The 23-year-old started his professional football career at Altay Izmir and joined Manisaspor in the summer of 2006. The 6ft 5in goalkeeper impressed with a number of outstanding performances at Manisaspor, prompting Cim Bom to make a move for him.

Ceylan has signed a five-year contract with the Istanbul powerhouse, but he will have to compete with Argentine glovesman Leo Franco for a spot in head coach Frank Rijkaard's starting XI.

The highly-rated goalkeeper has represented Turkey at Under-18, U-19 and U-21 level, but he has yet to make his senior debut for his country. Ceylan has been called up once, but did not get any match action in the end.

Stefan Coerts, Goal.com