In line with manager Okan Buruk’s report, Galatasaray separated from players who were not considered on the squad. With the Giallorossi, Marcao took the path of Sevilla in exchange for 12 million euros plus bonuses. Other names who left the team were Emre Akbaba, Olimpiu Morutan, Valentine Ozornwafor, Mbaye Diagne, Aytaç Kara, Jesse Sekidika, Ali Yavuz Kol, Ömer Bayram, Alexandru Cicaldau, Taylan Antalyalı, Emre Kılınç, Christian Luyindcan, Alpaslan Özürğ Çağlayan and Omar.