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Emre officially became a Galatasaray player.

Forever the centre of attention while rising through the Galatasaray youth ranks, his left foot and creativity brought him his first appearance for the club's senior squad as a sixteen-year-old in the 1996 – 97 season.

The following year, he became a regular in the squad.

Once the understudy to Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi, it seemed that the sky was the limit for Emre as he won 4 Süper Lig titles, 2 Turkish Cups, 1 UEFA Cup, and 1 UEFA Super Cup all by the age of 21.

Emre also played in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Emre gained much popularity and fame at Galatasaray, earning legendary status and a reputation in Europe.