Trabzonspor club assembly developments

During the 61st Ordinary Divan General Assembly, Trabzonspor leadership addressed both institutional grievances and the club’s financial status.

President Ertuğrul Doğan and club officials criticized the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) under President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, alleging injustices regarding referee decisions and disciplinary actions. Specifically, officials cited a disputed penalty in a match against Amed Sportif Faaliyetler and a disallowed goal by Paul Onuachu against Fenerbahçe. The Divan Presidency Board called for equal application of the law and questioned the TFF’s legal processes regarding PFDK rulings.

On the financial front, Doğan reported that player sales exceeded 100 million Euros over the past year. He emphasized that the club has implemented a robust scouting system involving multiple independent teams to ensure long-term stability. He also announced that a 102-decare plot of land in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, is being allocated to the club following instructions from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

While Trabzonspor’s debt is approximately 2.95 billion Turkish Lira as of August 31, Doğan noted that rival clubs reportedly face debts between 35 billion and 45 billion Turkish Lira. Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç attended the meeting, stating that the city remains fully supportive of the club and will not allow external interests to exploit its value.