The Turkish volleyball market is buzzing with activity, as rumors of high-profile transfers for the next season are spreading like wildfire. If the current pace continues, the Turkish league may become one of the most exciting spectacles of the year. Following the addition of Zaytsev, whispers suggest Galatasaray is closing in on another major coup—a star outside hitter from the U.S. national team.
Several Turkish media outlets have reported that Galatasaray HDI Sigorta has reached an agreement with Thomas Jaeschke for the 2025/26 season.
After two seasons with Japan’s Osaka Bluteon, Jaeschke is reportedly set to return to Turkey, where he previously shined with Halkbank, leading them to a Turkish Cup victory and a Champions League semifinal in the 2022/2023 season.
Jaeschke’s potential signing could mark a significant step for Galatasaray’s ambitions in the upcoming Efeler Ligi season. Will this rumor solidify into a blockbuster transfer? Volleyball fans eagerly await confirmation.
Thomas Jaeschke
Career in brief:
- 2023-2025 Osaka Bluteon (JPN)
- 2022/23 Halkbank (TUR)
- 2022/23 Beijing BAIC Motor (CHN)
- 2021/22 Allianz Powervolley Milano (ITA)
- 2020/21 NBV Verona (ITA)
- 2019/20 Calzedonia Verona (ITA)
- 2018/19 Calzedonia Verona (ITA)
- 2017/18 Calzedonia Verona (ITA)
- 2016/17 Asseco Resovia Rzeszow (POL)
- 2015/16 Asseco Resovia Rzeszow (POL)
- 2013/15 Loyola Univ. Chicago (USA)
- 2010/13 Wheaton Warrenville SHS (USA)
Thomas Jaeschke as member of Halkbank in CEV CL M – Photo: CEV