Dursun Özbek reveals his biggest dream

Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek made assessments regarding the club's goals and projects at an iftar dinner he hosted for the sports press.

Özbek stated that efforts to strengthen Galatasaray's financial structure are ongoing and that they aim for the club to reach a stronger position in Europe.

Referring to UEFA's assessment regarding the squad values of teams that reached the Round of 16 in the Champions League, Özbek said that Galatasaray ranks 15th on this list with a squad value of 330 million euros.

"WE WILL INCREASE REVENUES"

Özbek said, "Real Madrid's squad value is 1.3 billion euros. Galatasaray is at the 330 million euro level. I remind those who tell us we spend too much of this table."

Stating that they are taking steps to increase the club's revenues, Özbek noted that the total budget has reached the 400 million euro level.

ARENA PROJECT

Özbek stated that the projects planned by the club include new facilities to be built in Aslantepe, adding that they want to consolidate indoor sports in the same area.

Expressing that the real estate revenues to be generated from this project will be collected in a fund, Özbek noted that it is planned to transfer approximately 50 million dollars of annual income from here to amateur branches.

Touching on Galatasaray's commercial revenues, Özbek said that it is planned to offer the retail operations to the public.

Stating that the club's retail revenue is at the level of approximately 90 million euros annually, Özbek expressed that stadium and sponsorship revenues are around 180 million euros.

"BROADCAST REVENUE IS VERY LOW"

Stating that broadcast revenues lag behind when compared to European clubs, Özbek said, "Even though we won all the trophies last season, we only earned 11 million euros from broadcast revenues."

Speaking about Galatasaray's transfer policy, Özbek touched upon the Victor Osimhen transfer and shared information regarding the player's cost. Özbek said, "No one believed we would get Osimhen for 75 million euros, but we believed. He receives an annual salary of 15 million euros. He also has 6 million euros in advertising and sponsorship income."

Explaining Galatasaray's long-term goal, Özbek stated that they want to carry the yellow-red club among the biggest clubs in Europe, saying, "My dream is to make Galatasaray one of the top 5 biggest clubs in Europe."