Squad restructuring and the cost of departures at Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe's roster was streamlined and its salary burden was reduced through a major operation, but the departure of certain players resulted in financial losses.
Following Aziz Yıldırım taking office in June, Fenerbahçe restructured its squad by reducing the number of players from 44 to 33 and lowering the total salary burden from 170 million Euros to 140 million Euros. However, the club suffered significant financial losses during the transfer process of five departing players.
Squad size and salary burden decreased
As a result of the comprehensive squad operation carried out at the club, the total number of players was reduced to 33. Thanks to this move, a serious decline was recorded in the annual salary budget, pulling the burden down to the 140 million Euro level.
Details of the five players' departures
The departure of five footballers who had joined the squad with high costs did not provide any transfer fee revenue for the club. While Cengiz Ünder and Çağlar Söyüncü left without generating any income, Becao was among the names set to leave the team for free.
Other names leaving on loan and for free
Among the defensive line, Diego Carlos was loaned to Italy's Parma, while midfielder Amrabat headed to Ajax without a transfer fee.
Financial balance sheet and total loss
According to calculations made, the yellow-navy blue club paid a total of 55.3 million Euros, while generating 4 million Euros in revenue from loan fees. As a result of these transactions, the club's total loss was calculated as 51.3 million Euros.
Talisca knot untied
The uncertainty surrounding Talisca's transfer, which had been a point of curiosity in the team for a long time, has ended. The Brazilian footballer reached an agreement with Al-Jazira, a representative from the United Arab Emirates that the management agreed with.
Details of the Al-Jazira transfer
UAE club Al-Jazira will not pay any transfer fee for this transfer. The Fenerbahçe management approved this transfer in order to provide relief in the foreign player quota and salary budget.
Travel for medical examination
The Brazilian star player will travel to the United Arab Emirates to undergo medical examinations, which is the final stage before the transfer process becomes official and he signs the club contract.