Brandt has made 307 competitive appearances for BVB over seven years, scoring 57 goals and providing 70 assists. Although he wasn’t a regular starter last term, he still played an important role under manager Niko Kovac. Reports indicate that the Croatian coach wanted to keep the playmaker, but the two parties failed to agree on extending their working relationship.
Brandt’s last appearance for the DFB side came in November 2024, a 1-1 Nations League draw with Hungary, and he has not been picked by national coach Julian Nagelsmann since. As a result, he is unlikely to feature in Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray has dominated the Süper Lig for years, having been crowned Turkish champions for the fourth time in a row. In the 2025/26 season, coach Okan Buruk’s side also proved that they can compete at the highest level internationally, reaching the round of 16 in the Champions League before bowing out to Liverpool FC (1-0, 0-4).