Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı Makes Statements on Transfers and Debt
Beşiktaş Club President Serdal Adalı evaluated the club's debt situation, transfer plans, and referee decisions during a live broadcast.
In a live broadcast on a television channel, Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı shared detailed information about the first six weeks of the Süper Lig, transfer processes, broadcasting revenues, and the Banks Association debt situation.
Broadcasting Revenues and European Objectives
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı stated that he is hopeful about broadcasting revenues and the tender, expressing his belief that the figures will return to their former levels. He also said that they will most likely play the Hapoel Beer Sheva match with spectators in Batumi, Georgia.
Stating that he prefers the league championship as a priority this season, Adalı emphasized that they want to go as far as they can in Europe and noted that they will make reinforcements during the mid-season break to address shortcomings.
Banks Association Debt Situation
Making statements regarding the Banks Association debts, Serdal Adalı announced to the public that the debt, which was 120-130 million euros when he took office, has now decreased to the level of 52 million euros.
Stating that half of these payments were covered by Rahmi Koç's sponsorship support and the other half by the management, the president added that there are no longer any footballers left outside to whom they owe salaries.
Referee Decisions and Prosecutor's Office Step
Expressing their discomfort with the referee decisions in the league, Adalı announced that they have filed a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office against the individuals who sent the incidents at the broadcaster to VAR.
Stating that the idea that a power is being used against Beşiktaş has emerged, the club president underlined that the power of the black-and-white community should definitely not be tested.
Transfer Processes and Structure
Giving ample space to the transfer period, Adalı talked about the transfer processes of Raskin, Trossard, and Vlahovic, and shared the details of the ongoing efforts.
Stating that Eduard Graff and Önder Özen are working in harmony, the president also shared with the participants the process of bringing Italiano to the position of head coach.