23.02.2025 13:20
Galatasaray has not set a special bonus for the Fenerbahçe derby, which is of great importance in the championship race and will be played tomorrow. President Dursun Özbek wants to announce a surprise bonus in the locker room to make the players happy if they win the big match. The yellow-red management had followed the same approach in the first half of the season when they won 3-1 in Kadıköy.
As the eyes of the Trendyol Super League turn to the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby to be played tomorrow, the decision of the yellow-reds regarding the bonus for the big match draws attention.
NO SPECIAL BONUS FOR THE DERBY
The yellow-red management has decided not to set a special bonus for the Fenerbahçe derby, just like they did in the first half of the season. President Dursun Özbek plans to announce a surprise bonus in the locker room that will make the players happy if they win the derby. Galatasaray did not set a special bonus for the derby won 3-1 in Kadıköy in the first half of the season, but surprised the players with the bonus announced in the locker room.
ALI KOÇ OPENS THE PURSE STRINGS
On the other hand, Fenerbahçe made a completely opposite decision regarding the bonus. To not overshadow the match against Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League, President Ali Koç did not announce the bonus for the Galatasaray derby during the week, but he opened the purse strings for the big match that may resolve the championship race. It is claimed that the yellow-navy blue executives have set a figure of approximately 5 million euros (190 million TL) to be given from their own pockets. If the players of Fenerbahçe win at RAMS Park and reduce the gap with the leading Galatasaray to 3 points, they will also pocket an unprecedented bonus.
WHEN IS THE GALATASARAY-FENERBAHÇE DERBY?
The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby in the 25th week of the Trendyol Super League will be played on February 24, Monday, at 20:00 at RAMS Park. The big match will be officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic.