Galatasaray - Kerem Demirbay

It's a bit complicated.

He is indeed considered a foreigner in Turkey because he debuted for a nation other than Turkey after June 15, 2016.  All Turkish nationals who have appeared for another nation after that date are not considered domestic players.

Turkish FA allowed for one player who has Turkish citizenship but does not count as a domestic player this year.

Recall that Yusuf Demir is also in the same situation.  Suppose Galatasaray kept both Kerem Demirbay and Yusuf Demir in the squad.  One would count towards the rule described above while the other would count as a foreign player.  

So he needs to count as a foreigner but the rules should allow for one of them to be fielded along with 2 other domestic players.

 

Edit: Just found the exempt registration page. All good

 

Edited November 4, 2023 by basseltak