Just hours after a shocking 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor (Feb 21, 2026) that snapped their 10-match unbeaten run, Galatasaray is reportedly facing a financial meltdown behind the scenes. Prominent Turkish journalist Haluk Yürekli revealed that the club has failed to pay player salaries for nearly three months.
The Internal Pressure
Yürekli’s report on live television has sent shockwaves through the Cimbom fanbase, especially given the club’s recent high-profile spending.
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The Claim: Yürekli warned that if Galatasaray fails to secure the league title and the subsequent Champions League revenue, the club might struggle to pay the squad for the remainder of the season.
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The Morale: Insiders suggest the recent loss to Konyaspor wasn’t just a tactical failure, but a symptom of a dressing room frustrated by the management’s silence on the financial situation.
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Management Response: While the club hasn’t made a public statement, reports indicate they are frantically looking for liquidity to clear the arrears before more players take formal action.
Living on the Edge
The timing is particularly awkward as Galatasaray has been making headlines for its ambitious “Osimhen Project.”
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Osimhen’s Future: The club is reportedly exploring a €75 million permanent transfer for Victor Osimhen. However, news of unpaid wages for current players raises serious questions about how such a deal would be funded without violating UEFA’s Financial Sustainability rules.
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Champions League Contrast: The financial news contrasts sharply with the team’s European form, having recently stunned Juventus with a 5-2 win in the Champions League knockout stage.
