Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk confirmed after a friendly match that Mario Lemina's transfer situation has not been finalized and that negotiations are ongoing. The 32-year-old Gabonese defensive midfielder has been without a club since the beginning of July 2026 and has also been linked with Valencia and Atlético Mineiro. Lemina has 43 caps for his country. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €4.50m.