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Galatasaray confirm that negotiations with Basel's Xherdan Shaqiri have broken down
The Istanbul club have failed in their attempt to secure the 20-year-old's signature, with the Swiss side demanding too much money, according to the Turkish side
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Jan 25, 2012 12:30:00 PM
By Enis Koylu
Bongarts
Talks between Galatasaray and Basel over the transfer of Xherdan Shaqiri have broken down due to a difference in the two club's valuation of the 20-year-old.
The Swiss international has been linked with a host of clubs, but admitted that he was tempted by a move to the Telekom Arena due to the prospect of working with Fatih Terim.
However, talks between the two clubs have broken down, the Istanbul outfit confirmed to the stick exchange.
"Negotiations with the professional footballer Xherdan Shaqiri which began on January 23 have come to an end, and we have not agreed terms with the player, or his club," the statement read.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray vice-president Ali Durust has attributed the transfer breaking down to financial reasons.
"Basel wanted a transfer fee that we would not accept and as a result, the negotiations have come to an end."
Galatasaray continue their bid to reclaim their Super Lig crown on Wednesday evening as they entertain Ankaragucu.
The Swiss international has been linked with a host of clubs, but admitted that he was tempted by a move to the Telekom Arena due to the prospect of working with Fatih Terim.
However, talks between the two clubs have broken down, the Istanbul outfit confirmed to the stick exchange.
"Negotiations with the professional footballer Xherdan Shaqiri which began on January 23 have come to an end, and we have not agreed terms with the player, or his club," the statement read.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray vice-president Ali Durust has attributed the transfer breaking down to financial reasons.
"Basel wanted a transfer fee that we would not accept and as a result, the negotiations have come to an end."
Galatasaray continue their bid to reclaim their Super Lig crown on Wednesday evening as they entertain Ankaragucu.
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