A Galatasaray legend has said that Alexey Batrakov must justify the money spent on him, according to Russian outlet Спорт Mail. The comment comes as the midfielder completes his move from Lokomotiv Moscow to the Istanbul club. The transfer is reported to be worth €25 million plus bonuses, with Batrakov leaving the Russian Premier League for Turkey. The 21-year-old has already started settling into his new surroundings, having visited a clinic to meet children undergoing cancer treatment and handing out Galatasaray merchandise, as reported by championat.ru. The move has drawn reactions from figures in Russian football. Former Lokomotiv player Dmitry Sennikov told Sportbox that Batrakov had reached his ceiling at the Moscow club and that the switch represents a step forward in his career. Meanwhile, Batrakov's first coach told Match TV that Galatasaray is a top-level club and a good starting point for a European career. ![alexey batrakov](https://images.pexels.com/photos/36673666/pexels-photo-36673666.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=627&w=1200) The transfer ends Batrakov's time at Lokomotiv, where he developed into one of the league's most promising attacking midfielders. The fee makes him one of the more expensive sales in recent Russian football history, and expectations in Istanbul will be high. Galatasaray fans will be watching closely to see if Batrakov can adapt quickly to Turkish football and deliver performances that match his price tag. The coming months will show whether he can handle the pressure of playing for one of Turkey's biggest clubs.