Hakan Safi Sets Fenerbahçe's Transfer Budget at €250 Million
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi announced a transfer budget of 250 million Euros if elected.
- Safi also stated that an agreement has been reached with player Mason Greenwood on a four-year contract.
- He aims to bring world-class stars to the club, emphasizing his commitment to fan expectations.
Hakan Safi, a candidate for the Fenerbahçe presidency, has declared his intention to allocate a staggering 250 million Euros for player transfers should he win the election. Safi made these remarks in an interview with Anadolu Agency, outlining his ambitious plans for the club.
"We anticipate our fans' expectations. I am also a fan myself. Good players win matches. We will spend 250 million Euros on transfers this year," Safi stated, underscoring his commitment to strengthening the team with top talent.
Safi also revealed that Fenerbahçe has reached an agreement with player Mason Greenwood. "Mason Greenwood is a player we have been following for a long time. He has incredible statistics. As a result of our evaluations, we decided on Greenwood. We finalized a four-year agreement with him today," he announced.
We anticipate our fans' expectations. I am also a fan myself. Good players win matches. We will spend 250 million Euros on transfers this year
He further elaborated on his vision, promising to bring "world stars" to Fenerbahçe through "courage, will, and energy." Safi also touched upon his relationship with national team player Hakan Çalhanoğlu, noting that he has been in contact for two years and maintains strong, trusting relationships with all players, including those in the national team.
Safi's plan prioritizes acquiring globally recognized stars first, with contingency plans for other player acquisitions to follow. He expressed pride in presenting these plans to the club's supporters.
Mason Greenwood is a player we have been following for a long time. He has incredible statistics. As a result of our evaluations, we decided on Greenwood. We finalized a four-year agreement with him today
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.