Galatasaray President Denies Owing Victor Osimhen and Other Players Unpaid Salaries
Dursun Ozbek, the president of Turkish football giants Galatasaray S.K., has firmly dismissed viral reports alleging that the club owes unpaid salaries to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and other players. He emphasized that all financial commitments have been settled in strict accordance with their contracts, countering what he described as misleading and damaging claims.
President Ozbek Addresses Misleading Reports
According to reports from Habersarikirmizi, Ozbek stated that the allegations are not only false but also harmful to the club's reputation. He stressed that Galatasaray maintains financial discipline, even amid the intense scrutiny that follows high-profile signings like Osimhen. "If you make things up, you'll create crises like this. Galatasaray is an elite team made up of world-class footballers. You can't make these players play with just words," Ozbek remarked, highlighting the professionalism expected at such a level.
Insistence on Timely Payments and Professionalism
Ozbek further elaborated on the club's financial practices, noting that any delay in salary payments would be untenable for the players' performance. "If players don't receive their salaries for two or three months, they won't play. These kinds of reports are an insult to the professionalism of our players," he added. He assured that all bonus and incentive clauses are honored promptly, with no defaults on payments. "There are bonus and incentive clauses, and we pay them all on time. Galatasaray has not defaulted on a single lira — not a single lira overdue," Ozbek asserted, reinforcing the club's commitment to financial integrity.
This statement comes as Galatasaray continues to navigate the competitive landscape of European football, with Osimhen being a key figure in their squad. The denial aims to quell any speculation about internal financial issues that could affect team morale and performance.
