04.06.2026 21:40
Hakan Safi, one of the presidential candidates at Fenerbahçe, has reached an agreement with national footballer Merih Demiral, who plays for Al Ahli. It was claimed that the national player, who earns approximately 12 million euros annually in Saudi Arabia, will waive 5 million euros of his salary in order to sign for Fenerbahçe. Hakan Safi presented his photo taken with Merih to the fans.
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi is making one of the season's transfer moves to strengthen the defense line for the new squad.
HAKAN SAFI ANNOUNCED MERIH
Hakan Safi announced that he has reached an agreement with Merih Demiral, who plays for Al Ahli, one of the Saudi Arabian League teams. Safi gave the good news to the fans by saying, "More transfers will follow."
3-YEAR AGREEMENT
It was stated that if Safi takes the presidential seat, a 3-year official contract will be signed with the 28-year-old national football player.
SAUDI CLUB'S TRANSFER FEE EXPECTATION
The expectation of the club for the 28-year-old successful center-back, who transferred to Saudi Arabian representative Al Ahli in 2023 from Atalanta with a large transfer fee of 17 million euros, has become clear. It was emphasized that Al Ahli aims for a transfer income between 18 and 20 million euros from this transfer.
HUGE SACRIFICE FOR FENERBAHÇE
It was claimed that Merih Demiral, who wants to wear the yellow-navy jersey, made a major financial sacrifice to pave the way for this transfer. It was alleged that the star footballer, who earns approximately 12 million euros annually in Saudi Arabia, is ready to waive 5 million euros of his salary to sign with Fenerbahçe.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Merih Demiral, who has a contract with the Saudi team until 2029, recorded 2 goals and 1 assist in 32 official matches for Al Ahli in the past season.