The Difficult Process of Yeni Malatyaspor
Yeni Malatyaspor is in a state of great uncertainty as a team that has not yet won a single match in the TFF 1st League. Club President Sahin Altinok, announced that they wanted to withdraw from the league due to the negativities experienced especially after the earthquakes. This situation is at an extremely critical point in terms of the future of the club.
Impact of Earthquakes
President Altınok emphasized that the earthquakes in the city continued and said, “A new earthquake occurred in the city right after I took office. The situation of the football players is obvious.” In this context, he touched on the importance of the meetings they held with the Turkish Football Federation. “I met with the Turkish Football Federation immediately after the earthquake. Mr. President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu"I insistently told them that we did not want to play in this league, considering the psychological state of the players due to the negativities experienced," he said.
Request to Withdraw from the League
President Altınok stated that the request to withdraw from the league was not accepted and said, “Mr. Hacıosmanoğlu said, ‘We cannot do this. The fixture is being disrupted, some of the clubs do not want it. However, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan He replied, "If it is a force majeure reason, no one can say anything." He also said that the Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Askin Bak He also emphasized that they met with.
Requests for Assistance
Altınok said, “We want to talk to our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about this issue when he comes to Malatya and reach a solution. We may not have a father, but we want all our politicians and mayors to act like brothers and sisters and to undertake whatever duties they can.” He called for support to overcome the difficulties the club is experiencing.
Club Debts and Financial Situation
Yeni Malatyaspor's financial situation is also extremely critical. Club President Altınok gave the following information about the club's debts: "The debt of this team is approximately It is 20 million dollars"99 percent of this is with our footballers, of whom we have 36 cases." This situation is a factor that directly affects both the financial stability of the club and its future transfers.
Legal Processes and Solution Searches
Altınok stated that even if the club's debts are paid, there are transfer bans until June. "We assigned 3 of our lawyers to work on these 36 files. And as a result of the meetings with these players, the debt is approximately $10 million “We have almost reached the stage of resolving this issue,” he said. These efforts are of great importance in order to improve the club’s current situation and lift the transfer ban.
Emphasis on Unity and Solidarity
Altınok called for unity and solidarity to pay off the remaining debt. He said, “We want to pay off the remaining debt by joining hands, uniting and solidarity, lifting the transfer ban and looking ahead.” He emphasized that the club community should be in solidarity.
Future Vision
The future of Yeni Malatyaspor is being shaped within these difficulties and uncertainties. The club management is trying to develop various strategies to both increase the morale and motivation of the players and solve financial problems. However, this process is directly related not only to the management but also to the communication with the fans and the city.
The Role of the Fan
Support from fans plays a critical role in overcoming the difficulties experienced by the club. “We expect our fans to be with us during these difficult days. We can overcome this process together,” said Altınok, pointing out the importance of all stakeholders of the club being in solidarity during this process.
As a result
Yeni Malatyaspor is making great efforts to continue its struggles in the TFF First League. The difficulties experienced after the earthquakes threaten the club's existence in the league, but calls for unity and solidarity during this process increase the desire to look to the future with hope. The club aims to overcome this difficult process by integrating with the sports community and the city.
