“We held a meeting with club’s board and decided to officiate the contract option of Egyptian striker Mostafa Mohamed,” Terim told a press conference.

The 24-year-old attacker joined Galatasary from Egyptian side Zamalek last January for a one-and-a-half-season loan deal with an option to make it permanent after paying $4 million.

The former Zamalek striker made an impressive start with Galatasaray, scoring 13 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions.

The international striker was close to joining French side Bordeaux this summer, but he failed to complete his move due to differences between Galatasaray and Zamalek.

Mohamed regained his playing rhythm this season with Galatasaray, scoring four goals in 24 appearances so far this season to book a regular place in the team’s starting lineups in all competitions.

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