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Sivasspor's Ordinary General Assembly Date Set Amidst Financial Woes
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Sivasspor's Ordinary General Assembly Date Set Amidst Financial Woes

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sivasspor's ordinary general assembly is scheduled for June 13 at 6:00 PM, with potential investors hesitant due to the club's debt.
  • Club president Mecnun Odyakmaz stated that Sivasspor is facing financial difficulties and needs restructuring, having accumulated 350 million Turkish lira in debt.
  • The club has parted ways with coach ฤฐsmet TaลŸdemir, and key player Rey Manaj may also leave due to high costs.

Sivasspor's ordinary general assembly has been set for June 13 at 6:00 PM, a date announced amidst the club's significant financial struggles. Club president Mecnun Odyakmaz acknowledged that potential investors are hesitant to come forward due to the club's substantial debt, which currently stands at 350 million Turkish lira.

Sivasspor is currently going through a difficult process and financial impossibilities. We all see this reality.

โ€” Mecnun OdyakmazDescribing the club's current financial situation.

Odyakmaz stated that Sivasspor is navigating a difficult period marked by financial constraints, necessitating a complete restructuring. "Sivasspor needs a new structure. We are trying to free the team from some burdens. We want Sivasspor to be sustainable," he explained during a press conference. He assured that despite the stressful working conditions, a resolution would be reached.

The separation from ฤฐsmet TaลŸdemir was done in Sivasspor's interest. Sivasspor cannot afford these amounts right now. That is, Sivasspor needs a new structure. We are trying to free the team from some burdens. We want Sivasspor to be sustainable.

โ€” Mecnun OdyakmazExplaining the reasons for parting ways with the coach and the need for restructuring.

Reflecting the club's financial challenges, Sivasspor has parted ways with coach ฤฐsmet TaลŸdemir. Odyakmaz indicated that this decision was made in the club's best interest, as paying TaลŸdemir's salary was no longer feasible. The future of key striker Rey Manaj also remains uncertain, with Odyakmaz noting that the player, who also represents a significant cost, might depart the team.

There are people who want Sivasspor. Those who want it are hesitant due to the debt problem.

โ€” Mecnun OdyakmazAddressing the lack of investor interest due to financial issues.

The club president expressed optimism that new presidential candidates would emerge publicly this week. He hopes that despite the financial hurdles, interested parties will find the courage to invest in Sivasspor's future.

Sivasspor currently has a debt of 350 million lira.

โ€” Mecnun OdyakmazStating the club's total debt.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.