19.02.2026 00:11
Adana Demirspor President Ertan Zeybek stated that they have an urgent payment of 500,000 Euros, saying, "If this issue is not resolved within 2 weeks, unfortunately, we will be relegated to the 3rd League," and called for support from the community.
Adana Demirspor, one of the teams in the Trendyol 1st League, became the first team to be mathematically relegated to the 2nd League this year due to financial difficulties and penalties. Adana Demirspor President Ertan Zeybek made important statements regarding the club's transfer process, financial situation, and urgent payment files at a press conference held at the club's facilities. Zeybek gave clear messages on many topics, from the 'Long Live ADS' campaign to FIFA debts.
'4 MILLION TL DONATIONS COLLECTED'
President Ertan Zeybek, referring to the campaign process, stated, "'Long Live ADS' campaign has been a historic solidarity step taken for the future of Adana Demirspor." Noting that approximately 4 million TL has been collected in donations, Ertan Zeybek said, "Our goal was to transfer the management of the club to the will of the fans. At this point we have reached today, this promise has been fulfilled."
'IT HAS PASSED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FANS'
Speaking about the transfer process, Zeybek said, "All authorities and responsibilities related to the club have been fully transferred from Murat Sancak, and Adana Demirspor has officially passed to the management of the fans."
'TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY HAVE BEEN ESSENTIAL'
Clarifying the club's financial situation, President Zeybek stated that as a result of the investigations, the total liability arising from FIFA files is 25 million 603 thousand euros, saying, "Transparency and accountability have been essential in the management of the club."
THEY ARE FACING RELEGATION TO THE 3RD LEAGUE
Pointing out that the most urgent issue is the payment to FIFA, Ertan Zeybek said, "It is vital to meet the urgent liability of approximately 500 thousand euros. If this file is not closed within 2 weeks, we regret to inform you that we will be relegated to the 3rd League."
Calling on the business community of Adana and the dynamics of the city, President Zeybek said, "Today is the day to unite. Stand up Adana, stand up Adana Demirspor supporters. Now is the time to come together. Now is the time to be one heart for Adana Demirspor."