Turkish police detain journalist over Jamal Musiala transfer rumor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Burhan Can Terzi has been detained by Turkish police for reporting that Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala would join Galatasaray this summer. The custody is part of an investigation led by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office concerning the spread of misleading information. Initial pushback against the rumor came from various sources denying its validity, and Galatasaray issued an official statement rejecting any such potential transfer. Further developments in the inquiry are expected as it progresses.
- •Burhan Can Terzi was taken into custody in Turkey.
- •The rumour linked Jamal Musiala to Galatasaray this summer.
- •Galatasaray issued a statement denying the transfer.
- •The investigation is conducted by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
- •The rumour faced pushback from multiple sources.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Turkish journalist briefly detained over Musiala transfer report
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Turkish authorities detain reporter for incorrectly saying Galatasaray were signing Jamal Musiala
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Turkish journalist in custody for rumour linking Jamal Musiala with Galatasaray
"A Turkish sports journalist was briefly detained over his social media post claiming that Bayern Munich football star Jamal Musiala was on the verge of joining Galatasaray. The journalist is being investigated for publicly disseminating misleading information, local media including private broadcaster NTV reported.
"Burhan Can Terzi found himself in hot water with Turkish law enforcement after reporting that Jamal Musiala would be joining Galatasaray. The job of a football journalist can be somewhat difficult, especially during the transfer window.
"Burhan Can Terzi has been detained by Turkish police for reporting that Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala would join Galatasaray this summer.According to NTV, the journalist was taken into custody as part...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:04 PMTurkish journalist briefly detained over Musiala transfer report
A Turkish sports journalist was briefly detained over his social media post claiming that Bayern Munich football star Jamal Musiala was on the verge of joining Galatasaray. The journalist is being investigated for publicly disseminating misleading information, local media including private broadcaster NTV reported.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:19 AMTurkish authorities detain reporter for incorrectly saying Galatasaray were signing Jamal Musiala
Burhan Can Terzi found himself in hot water with Turkish law enforcement after reporting that Jamal Musiala would be joining Galatasaray. The job of a football journalist can be somewhat difficult, especially during the transfer window.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:03 AMTurkish journalist in custody for rumour linking Jamal Musiala with Galatasaray
Burhan Can Terzi has been detained by Turkish police for reporting that Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala would join Galatasaray this summer.According to NTV, the journalist was taken into custody as part...
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