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Galatasaray sign Turkey international defender Serdar Aziz from Bursaspor

Turkey international defender Serdar Aziz has joined Galatasaray from fellow Turkish club Bursaspor.

The 25-year-old, who has represented his country nine times, has signed a four-year deal with Jan Olde Riekerink's side.

Centre-back Aziz told his new club's website: "It is a great day for me, I'm very happy.

"I'm lucky to be at a club world giant. My responsibility will be great. I am a person with goals and I will fight to give Galatasaray my best."

Aziz, who missed out on Turkey's Euro 2016 squad, won the Turkish Super Lig title with Bursaspor in 2010.

He arrives at the Turk Telekom Arena following a disappointing season for Galatasaray which saw them finish sixth, 28 points behind champions Besiktas.

Welcoming Aziz to Istanbul, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek told the club website: "We are preparing for the new season. He is a person I have personally followed for a long time.

"I think Galatasaray will find this transfer very useful. And to his family I say 'welcome.'"