Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill has insisted Oghenekaro Etebo will see out his loan contract with Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray.
The 25-year-old midfielder teamed up with the Turk Telekom Stadium outfit on a season-long loan in the summer of 2020.
The Nigeria international has struggled to make a meaningful impact with the Yellow and Reds since his arrival in Turkey.
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Etebo has only made 11 appearances across all competitions for Galatasaray this season, including eight in the Super Lig.
His failure to enjoy sufficient game-time has lent credence to the rumour making the rounds that he is set to cut short his loan and return to Stoke City.