Galatasaray name Victor Osimhen and Rafael Leao in UEFA Champions League squad

Galatasaray have submitted their UEFA Champions League squad for the 2026/27 campaign, with forward Victor Osimhen and new signing Rafael Leao among the headline names included by the Turkish Super Lig defending champions.

The Istanbul club’s list brings together an array of high-profile players as preparations gather pace for the new European campaign. Leao joined Galatasaray from AC Milan on a four-year deal worth €38m, adding another prominent figure to an already star-studded squad.

Osimhen is also included, ensuring Galatasaray’s attacking options feature one of the most recognisable names in the submitted Champions League group. The squad announcement places the Nigeria international alongside Leao as two of the central figures in the club’s plans for 2026/27.

The midfield selection includes Ilkay Gundogan, Lucas Torreira and Leroy Sane. Their inclusion further underlines the experience and profile of a squad assembled to compete in Europe after Galatasaray retained the Turkish Super Lig title.

Galatasaray’s defensive group includes Davinson Sanchez, while Ugurcan Cakır is listed among the goalkeepers. Together with the midfielders and attacking stars named in the squad, they form part of the club’s official submission to UEFA for the Champions League campaign.

The announcement was accompanied by official photographs showing the players in Galatasaray’s red-and-yellow kits. Other images capture the squad during training and celebrating together, presenting a united group as anticipation grows around the 2026/27 season.

Leao’s arrival is one of the most significant developments in the squad. His move from AC Milan came on a four-year €38m agreement, and his inclusion in the Champions League list confirms that he is part of Galatasaray’s plans for the competition.

The club’s submission combines established names with its new high-profile addition. Osimhen, Leao, Gundogan, Torreira, Sane, Sanchez and Cakır all feature among the players identified in the announcement, giving the squad a strong presence across the attack, midfield, defence and goalkeeping positions.

Galatasaray have now formally presented the group that will represent them in Europe, while the training photographs and images of players celebrating unity reflect the growing excitement around the defending Turkish champions. The club’s red-and-yellow identity remains prominent in the official material as attention turns towards the 2026/27 campaign.

With Osimhen retained in the squad and Leao added following his move from AC Milan, Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League submission has immediately drawn attention. The presence of several other internationally recognised players ensures the list matches the scale of expectation surrounding the club ahead of the new season.