Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - Turkish sports journalist, Burhan Can Terzi was detained by police after reporting that Galatasaray were close to signing Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala.
Terzi reportedly made the claim on July 26, saying the
Turkish club were nearing a deal for the Germany international. Galatasaray
later denied the report, describing claims of a move for Musiala as completely
unfounded and suggesting they were part of an attempt to discredit the club's
transfer operations.
According to Turkish outlet Haberler, Terzi was detained as
part of an investigation ordered by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's
Office on allegations of "public dissemination of misleading
information".
The Sun reported that it was the first high-profile
detention of a sports journalist in Turkey under the country's disinformation
law.
Reports said Terzi continued to stand by his story after
Galatasaray's denial and was quoted as saying he was "putting my life on
the line" for the report.
It remains unclear whether Galatasaray itself filed a
complaint. Reports suggest complaints from football supporters prompted the
investigation after the club rejected the transfer claim.
Terzi was released a few hours after being detained, and no
restrictions were reportedly imposed on him.
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