25.08.2026 09:11
Aziz Yildirim, who wants to end Fenerbahce's 17-year Champions League drought, opened the purse strings before the Lyon rematch. It is stated that the bonus to be given to the players in the event of advancing past the round could exceed 2 million euros, while the total revenue the yellow-navy blues could obtain from the Champions League may reach up to the 40 million euro band.
At Fenerbahce, attention has turned to the Champions League play-off round second leg against Lyon. President Aziz Yildirim, aiming to end the club's 17-year Champions League drought, has promised the team a special bonus ahead of the crucial match. It was reported that the bonus the management will distribute in case of advancing could exceed 2 million euros.
"WE WILL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY REWARD"
Aziz Yildirim, who met with the technical staff and players before the Lyon match, expressed his belief in the team. Yildirim stated, "I have full faith that we will advance past the round in the second leg against Lyon. If we qualify for the Champions League league stage, as the management, we will do everything in our power and provide the necessary reward."
BONUS COULD EXCEED 2 MILLION EUROS
It was reported that the Fenerbahce management made a special bonus decision to motivate the players before the critical second leg. It was stated that Aziz Yildirim and the management could raise the total bonus to be distributed if Lyon is eliminated to over 2 million euros.
THE VALUE OF ADVANCING COULD REACH UP TO 40 MILLION EUROS
If Fenerbahce eliminates Lyon and qualifies for the Champions League league stage, they will earn a participation income of 18.62 million euros. It was noted that taking into account the 4.3 million euros earned from reaching the play-off round, the guaranteed income would reach 22.92 million euros. It is calculated that the yellow-navy team's total earnings, including their performance in the league stage and broadcasting revenues, could reach up to the 40 million euro range.
MANAGEMENT AT FULL STRENGTH IN LYON
It was stated that, along with Aziz Yildirim, the Fenerbahce management will not leave the team alone in the critical match. The yellow-navy management will go to Lyon at full strength and follow the match from the stands.