Sofiane Feghouli applied to obtain a Turkish passport in order not to leave Galatasaray and to play as a native.
Galatasaray’s Algerian star Sofiane Feghouli is preparing to become a Turkish citizen. The 31-year-old actress launched official initiatives.
Sofiane Feghouli applied for a Turkish passport in order not to leave Galatasaray and to play as a native.
According to the news of Ajansspor, the 31-year-old midfielder can switch from foreign status to domestic status within 3 months. Experienced football player, who has difficulty in getting into the top 11 this season, wants to take advantage of the domestic quota. With this move, Feghouli aims to both facilitate the hand of the technical team and play.
Foreign nationals who buy property in Turkey for 250 thousand Euros can obtain a Turkish passport. However, different conditions are also sought for professional football players. Football players running in the Super League or TFF 1st League have to play at least 1 match in the A National Team when they get a Turkish passport. If this condition is fulfilled, foreign players who have become Turkish citizens will be able to play in the league as domestic.
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