Fenerbahçe to have a significantly larger budget next season
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Fenerbahçe's basketball team budget will increase by at least 8 million euros, reaching approximately 45 million euros for the next season.
- Club president Aziz Yildirim approved a plan presented by the basketball division head to boost team financing.
- Under coach Sarunas Jasikevicius, Fenerbahçe has won eight titles since late 2023, including the EuroLeague in 2025.
Fenerbahçe's basketball team is set for a significant financial boost next season, with its budget expected to rise by at least 8 million euros to approximately 45 million euros. Turkish journalist Sercan Hamzaoglu reported that club president Aziz Yildirim has approved a plan presented by the basketball division head, Omer Onan, to increase the team's financing.
The current season's budget was between 35-37 million euros. The proposed increase aims to further strengthen the team, which has seen considerable success under coach Sarunas Jasikevicius. Since taking the helm in late 2023, Jasikevicius has led Fenerbahçe to eight titles, including the EuroLeague championship in 2025.
Fenerbahçe has been actively reinforcing its squad this summer. The team has already added EuroLeague stars Shane Larkin and Will Clyburn, along with Shavonn Shields. Additionally, Lithuanian national team guard Ignas Sargiūnas has signed a 2+1 contract with the club, signaling their ambition for continued dominance.
The club president Aziz Yildirim is expanding the Fenerbahçe basketball team's budget. Last season it was 35-37 million euros, but the management approved the proposal to increase it. The budget should be around 45 million euros in the new season.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.