Turkish Journalist Detained Over False Musiala-Galatasaray Transfer Claim
Turkish football journalist Burhan Can Terzi has reportedly been detained after claiming that Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala was set to join Galatasaray this summer.
According to reports, Terzi was taken into custody as part of an investigation by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul over allegations of “publicly disseminating misleading information.”
The journalist had reported that Musiala would leave Bayern Munich for Galatasaray, but the Turkish club quickly dismissed the claim as completely unfounded.
Despite Galatasaray’s denial, Terzi reportedly stood by his story and told followers: “I’m putting my life on the line [for this story].”
The situation escalated after football supporters accused the journalist of misleading the public. Although Galatasaray is reportedly yet to file an official complaint, prosecutors subsequently opened an investigation.
Footage circulating online appears to show Terzi being escorted away by police.
In a statement addressing the rumours, Galatasaray said: “Due to the deliberate circulation of false and misleading reports about our club in recent days, we find it necessary to issue the following statement to inform the public that the ‘Jamal Musiala is set to transfer to Galatasaray’ reports are completely unfounded.”
The club also claimed that some of the individuals and platforms behind the latest speculation had previously circulated similar false reports during the previous season.
Musiala, who remains under contract with Bayern Munich, has been the subject of transfer speculation in recent weeks, but there is no confirmed agreement linking the Germany international with a move to Galatasaray.
Terzi’s detention has now added a remarkable twist to what began as a transfer rumour, with the case highlighting the potential legal consequences of spreading allegedly false information in Turkey.
According to reports, Terzi was taken into custody as part of an investigation by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul over allegations of “publicly disseminating misleading information.”
The journalist had reported that Musiala would leave Bayern Munich for Galatasaray, but the Turkish club quickly dismissed the claim as completely unfounded.
Despite Galatasaray’s denial, Terzi reportedly stood by his story and told followers: “I’m putting my life on the line [for this story].”
The situation escalated after football supporters accused the journalist of misleading the public. Although Galatasaray is reportedly yet to file an official complaint, prosecutors subsequently opened an investigation.
Footage circulating online appears to show Terzi being escorted away by police.
In a statement addressing the rumours, Galatasaray said: “Due to the deliberate circulation of false and misleading reports about our club in recent days, we find it necessary to issue the following statement to inform the public that the ‘Jamal Musiala is set to transfer to Galatasaray’ reports are completely unfounded.”
The club also claimed that some of the individuals and platforms behind the latest speculation had previously circulated similar false reports during the previous season.
Musiala, who remains under contract with Bayern Munich, has been the subject of transfer speculation in recent weeks, but there is no confirmed agreement linking the Germany international with a move to Galatasaray.
Terzi’s detention has now added a remarkable twist to what began as a transfer rumour, with the case highlighting the potential legal consequences of spreading allegedly false information in Turkey.
