Afra Saraçoğlu slams relationship rumors with Galatasaray's Okan Buruk
ALBAWABA - Turkish star Afra Saraçoğlu recently denied all rumors circulating on social media about her relationship with Galatasaray's head coach, Okan Buruk. The claims were kindled by local social media sources, sparking widespread debate and speculations from fans.
Galatasaray's Okan Buruk also denied the rumors in question, while the "Yalı Çapkını" star took the matter into her own hands during a public interaction with Turkish magazine "Gazete Magazin," and responded in frustration:
"There is no such thing, friends! I wasn't aware of such news at all."
Afra Saraçoğlu slams relationship rumors with Galatasaray's Okan Buruk
Afra Saraçoğlu, Galatasaray Teknik Direktörü Okan Buruk ile çıkan aşk iddialarına böyle yanıt verdi.#afrasaraçoğlu #okanburuk pic.twitter.com/99Nq5isfAb — 2.Sayfaofficial (@2_sayfaofficial) April 24, 2025
The Turkish star explained how surprised she was upon hearing the news. The rumors erupted on April 24, 2025, when Afra Saraçoğlu was spotted having dinner with Okan Buruk.
Afra Saraçoğlu's popularity spiked after starring in the hit Turkish drama "Yalı Çapkını" alongside co-star and former partner Mert Ramazan Demir. But with popularity came the inevitable: rumors, paparazzi, and unwanted attention to her private life.
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