The Turkish club confirmed the 18-month transfer of Drogba on their website, also announcing that the 34-year-old Ivory Coast international will earn two million euros for the remaining 2012-2013 season and will earn four million for the 2013-2014 season. In addition, Drogba will be paid 15,000 euros per game and an overall four million euros as a signing fee. Drogba will be joining the team following the African Nations Cup. This transfer follows another high-profile transfer made by the Turkish Super League leaders Galatasaray just last week, that of Wesley Snejder.
On the transfer, the one-time Chelsea player Drogba said, "The opportunity to play for this great club was an offer that I could not turn down. I am looking forward to playing in the Champions League again, against the best clubs in Europe."
