CARSON, Calif. – LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena confirmed on Tuesday that midfielder Nigel de Jong is currently in Turkey looking to finalize a deal with Galatasaray.
Various reports out of the Netherlands and the United States have linked De Jong to a move to the Turkish side ahead of the start of their 2016 campaign. De Jong has made 18 appearances for the Galaxy since joining the team in the offseason.
Arena told reporters that the deal was not yet complete, but admitted that talks are ongoing.
“Nigel is pursuing an opportunity with our blessing.