Turkish Super Lig clubs face FIFA bans and spending‑limit disputes

Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü released an official statement explaining the FIFA transfer‑ban imposed on the club. The ban relates to the unpaid transfer fee for Sekou Koita, who moved from Russia’s PFC CSKA Moscow. The club says it initiated the payment process, but international sanctions on Russia prevented the transfer from being completed through the global banking system. Gençlerbirliği has filed the necessary applications with FIFA and is pursuing the matter through legal and administrative channels.

Beşiktaş JK submitted a proposal to the Kulüpler Birliği Vakfı requesting a 10 % deviation from the league’s spending limits for the 2026‑2027 season. The request was forwarded to the Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu (TFF) for a decision. The proposal outlines the current spending caps for all Süper Lig clubs, with Beşiktaş’s limit set at 4.123 billion TL.