Fenerbahçe Stadium's Capacity to Increase to 64 Thousand
Fenerbahçe announced that the modernization project to increase the capacity of the Chobani Stadium Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex to 64,000 has been approved by President Erdoğan.
The Fenerbahçe Club announced that the capacity increase and modernization project for the Chobani Stadium Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex has been completed. The club management published a message of thanks because the project was deemed appropriate by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Project Details and Approval Process
The Fenerbahçe Club announced that its project regarding the capacity increase of the Chobani Stadium Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex has been completed.
President Aziz Yıldırım and Board Members, who met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Dolmabahçe, shared all the details of the project.
Statement of Thanks from Nihat Özbağı
Board Member Nihat Özbağı stated that the project was presented to President Erdoğan and found suitable, delighting the community.
Özbağı conveyed his endless thanks to the President for granting permission for the project and for the support provided.
Expectation of Annual Revenue Increase
Following the completion of the stadium project, it is targeted to provide a significant economic contribution to the club.
It was noted that with the completion of the construction, the estimated annual revenue increase, in addition to current revenues, will be approximately 25 million euros.
Technical Specifications and Capacity
After the works to be carried out, it is planned to increase the total capacity of the stadium to 64,000.
In addition to roof works, new stands behind the goals and 52 luxury boxes will be added, and full acoustics will be achieved with external cladding.
Cost and Financing
It was announced that the approximate cost of the stadium construction is at the level of 50 million euros.
It was stated that the works will be carried out with the support of sponsors, without placing a burden on the club's current budget.
Construction Duration and Matches
Stating that the construction period is 12 months according to the work schedule, Nihat Özbağı said that the majority of the matches will continue to be played in the stadium.
It is anticipated that only a few matches may be played in another stadium during the raising of the roof.