"Sunderland" defender Cana is moving to Turkey. © EuroFootball.com

The Istanbul club officially confirmed that they have acquired the defender Lorik Cana from the team.

The 26-year-old Albanian's transfer fee is about 5 million pounds sterling, and the defender has signed a four-year contract with Galatasaray team.

Cana recently joined Sunderland's ranks before the season, when he also transferred from Marseille for about 5 million.