'Legend' Muslera Bids Farewell to Galatasaray After 551 Appearances - Turkish Minute
- Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera retired from Galatasaray on May 26, 2025, after 14 seasons and 551 appearances.
- Muslera transferred to Galatasaray in 2011 after his time at Lazio, where he had secured the Coppa Italia, and went on to become the club’s most frequently appearing foreign player, winning a joint-record eight league championships.
- He served as team captain since 2019, holds the club record for clean sheets, won six Turkish Super Cups, and played a key role in Galatasaray's golden era.
- Galatasaray honored Muslera by taking his number 1 jersey out of circulation for the 2025-26 campaign and described him as a club "legend" who represented "much more than a goalkeeper."
- Muslera's farewell highlights his impact and loyalty, sparking nostalgia among fans as Galatasaray faces the challenge of replacing their goalkeeping icon.
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The Uruguayan guard left the Turkish club and will join South America.
In the Trendyol Super League, champion Galatasaray defeated Başakşehir 2-0 and completed the season with a victory. Captain Fernando Muslera and Dries Mertens played in their last matches for the yellow-reds.


Fatih Terim's farewell message for Muslera
Galatasaray's former coach Fatih Terim said goodbye to Fernando Muslera, who will be leaving the yellow-reds. Terim published an emotional message for his former student.
Fernando Muslera Retires from Galatasaray After 551 Appearances
Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera bid an emotional farewell to Galatasaray on May 26, 2025, retiring from the Turkish club after 14 years and 551 appearances. The 38-year-old, hailed as a “legend” by fans, played his final match, a 3-1 win over Fenerbahce, at the Türk Telekom Stadium, where 50,000 supporters honored him with a tifo display. Muslera, who joined Galatasaray in 2011 from Lazio, won six Süper Lig titles, four Turkish Cups, and f…
29-05-2025 ✅ Türkiye. Such moments are coming: Galatasaray goalkeeper said goodbye to the team after 14 years at the club. Fernando Muslera in his address thanked the coaches, players and... ᐉ football news ⚽ on UA-Football
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