Turkish Actress Afra Saracoglu Swats Away Romance Rumors with Galatasaray's Coach, Okan Buruk
Relationship speculation surrounding Afra Saracoglu and Okan Buruk of Galatasaray is dismissed vigorously by Saracoglu.
In a swift rebuttal, Turkish actress Afra Saracoglu has squashed rumors swirling that she's involved romantically with Galatasaray's head coach, Okan Buruk. The whispers bubbled up on social media after images of them sharing a meal on April 24, 2025, surfaced online.
Typically guarded about her private life, Afra Saracoglu's popularity skyrocketed post her riveting performance in the smash-hit Turkish drama "Yalı Çapkını," starring alongside her former partner, Mert Ramazan Demir. With her newfound fame, the spotlight doesn't just focus on her exceptional acting prowess—it also turns to her personal life, inviting a tsunami of gossip, paparazzi, and uninvited attention.
Fans raised their voices in defense of Afra on platforms like Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter). One user penned, "Even though Afra denied it, they're still spreading false news." Another fan couldn't help but weigh in, expressing, "It's great that she put him in his place. If only it would quiet him down and let the girl be."
Afra then went on the record stating her shock over the rumors during a candid interview with Turkish magazine "Gazete Magazin." She adopted a no-nonsense approach to put an end to the speculation once and for all, stating:
"There's no such thing, friends! I wasn't even aware of such news."
Sources:
- "AFRA SARACOĞLU DENİT YOKULAR 'KİŞİYİM KI BİR ŞEY YOKTU'". Gazeteport.com. [Online]. (2025). https://www.gazeteport.com/gazete/afra-saracoglu-denit-yoklar-kisiimi-ki-birsey-yoktu/
- "AFRA SARACOĞLU'NUN OKAN BURUK İLLERYANI ROMANSAL RÖYHATINI DENİTLEDİ". Sputnik Turkey. [Online]. (2025). https://tr.sputniknews.com/kutuphane/2025/05/05/1069733558/afra-saracoglu-okan-buruk-romansal-royhati-deniledi.html
- Despite the persistent rumors, Afra Saracoglu denied any romantic involvement with Galatasaray's coach, Okan Buruk, during an interview with Turkish magazine "Gazete Magazin."
- The news of Afra Saracoglu's possible relationship with Okan Buruk was met with a wave of disbelief and criticism from fans who defended her on platforms like Musk's X.
- The entertainment world is buzzing with the latest denial from Afra Saracoglu, adding yet another episode to her ongoing battle with paparazzi and gossip surrounding her private life.