The derby that made history before being played: Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe's starting lineups are racing for a record

The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby to be played in the 25th week of the Süper Lig has broken a record before it even started. According to Transfermarkt data, the total squad value of the two teams has reached 519.23 million euros, marking it as the most expensive derby in Turkish football history.

Galatasaray, which has the most valuable squad in the league at 277.23 million euros, will host Fenerbahçe, valued at 242 million euros, at RAMS Park. This match will be the first time the arch-rivals take the field with such high-cost squads.

STARTING LINEUPS ARE RACING FOR A RECORD

The total value of the starting lineups that will take the field could also reach a historic level. In the derby played last September, the total market value of the starting 11s was calculated at 322 million euros. This time, the mere presence of Osimhen, who is valued at 75 million euros, shows that this figure could climb much higher.

While another high-value player for Galatasaray is Sara at 23 million euros, Amrabat and En-Nesyri stand out as the most expensive names for Fenerbahçe, each with a market value of 22 million euros.

News Source: 12punto