National Defense University Rector Erhan Afyoncu has joined the debate regarding the potential relocation of the Fenerbahçe Stadium to Maltepe. Speaking on Pelin Çift's program, Afyoncu stated that the club's economic interests should be the primary factor in any potential relocation decision.
Expressing that the matter should be evaluated by the Fenerbahçe management and congress members, Afyoncu said, "My opinion is that the management and congress members should evaluate the relocation of the Fenerbahçe Stadium. If it is profitable for Fenerbahçe, it should be moved; if it is not profitable for Fenerbahçe, it should not be moved. If it will significantly strengthen Fenerbahçe in terms of revenue, it could be moved."
Emphasizing that what the club would gain in the event of a relocation would be the deciding factor, Afyoncu said that simply building a new stadium in place of the current one would not be sufficient.
Responding to Pelin Çift's question, "Would you accept it?", Afyoncu replied, "This depends on what we receive. What will Fenerbahçe get in return for this? If it is just a stadium in exchange for a stadium, that would not work."
Afyoncu's remarks have once again brought to the agenda that discussions regarding the future of the Fenerbahçe Stadium are being evaluated along the axis of the club's financial expectations and long-term revenue potential.
News Source: 12punto
