Scandal shakes Turkey » The president of Fener, accused of drug trafficking, the most expensive transfer in the history of the club is in danger
The transfer of midfielder Joey Veerman from PSV to Fenerbahçe is currently under great uncertainty due to the events at the Turkish club. Fenerbahçe's president, Sadettin Saran, came under investigation under suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking. The police searched his house, and Saran presented himself to the competent authorities as a suspect.
Fenerbahce were prepared to pay his €25m release clause, which would have made Veerman the most expensive player in the Turkish club's history, but the scandal has put the transfer situation in doubt.
The most expensive transfer in the history of the club, in danger
Veerman, the 27-year-old midfielder, is having an excellent season at PSV. In 23 appearances in all competitions, he scored eight goals and provided eight assists. The Turkish club were prepared to pay his release clause, but the current situation of the owner may affect the move.
The current situation at Fenerbahce may change the fate of the planned transfer. According to the Dutch daily De Telegraaf, representatives of the Eindhoven club fear that the transaction will be influenced by the scandal surrounding the owner.
“It cannot be ruled out that the latest events related to Sadettin Saran and the Fenerbahce crisis will affect the transfer. Saran's position could become untenable after all the allegations against him. Possible changes in the management of the club can easily influence the priorities in the transfer market, which is why those at PSV are worried.
They want a clear situation: A confirmation that the transfer will not fail regardless of future events at the Istanbul giant and, above all, guarantees that the money allocated for compensation does not come from criminal circles. Certain bank guarantees are, of course, implied,”
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Fener, who have been trying to regain the title of Turkish champions and qualify for the Champions League for years, had planned Veerman as a very important acquisition for the team, but now every further step will depend on internal changes in the club's management, according to sportal.blic.rs.
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The Turkish club will come to Bucharest on January 29 to play FCSB in the last match of the Europa League.
It is not the first time this season that Turkish football has been rocked by a previous scandal, due to a betting business, numerous players and referees have been suspended or arrested, including Fenerbahce footballer Mert Hakan Yandaş.
