Bodrum FK President Fikret Öztürk: ‘We will complete our stadium in time for the Gaziantep FK match’

Bodrum Football Club President Fikret Öztürk stated, ‘Most likely, we will finish our stadium in time for the Gaziantep FK match. Currently, there doesn’t seem to be any issue. You will see, when the matches are played, all teams will be eager to come to Bodrum.’
For the first time in its history, Bodrum Football Club, which will compete in the Super League, held a press conference at Ortakent Golf Club with the participation of President Fikret Öztürk, Vice President and Vice Chairman Selahattin Polat, President Deputy Responsible for TFF and Official Institutions Taner Ankara, President Deputy Responsible for Financial Affairs Aşkın Demir, Spokesperson and Board Member Onur Talay, Board Member İsmail Erdoğan, and Board Member Responsible for Fans Caner Tuna. During the press conference, it was emphasized that great efforts are being made to complete the stadium for the Gaziantep FK match, this year’s season ticket prices were determined, and a call was made for fans to buy season tickets.
‘We will finish our stadium in time for the Gaziantep FK match.’ Highlighting that the work at the stadium is nearing completion before the new season, Bodrum FC President Fikret Öztürk said, ‘Our goal is to showcase the most beautiful game in a boutique stadium and a boutique playing field. You will see, when the matches are played, all teams will be eager to come to Bodrum. Perhaps the fans of the teams coming to Bodrum will arrive 2-3 days in advance. Most likely, we will finish our stadium in time for the Gaziantep FK match. Currently, there doesn’t seem to be any issue. Lighting was essential. Our President Selahattin continues the construction work with his team. It needs to be approved by the federation first, and then by the broadcasting institution.’
‘We have brought young talents we see a future in Turkey to our club.’ Referring to the transfer activities, Öztürk said, ‘80% of the players we acquired consist of children aged 17-21. We have players in the main team and those who are not in the main team. We have loaned out 10 of our players to lower league teams. We haven’t sold any of them, we are currently in ongoing negotiations. We have acquired a player from Bulgaria, we can say he is a number 10. We have spoken with defenders and midfielders, and hopefully, the deals will be finalized within this week, and their names will be announced. Lastly, there is the issue of a striker. Players are coming from all sides, and we are evaluating them.’
‘Our club has no debts.’ Fikret Öztürk stated that the club has no debts, ‘Our club has no debts. Everything is paid day by day and penny by penny. Along with our partners, we have brought this business to where it is today with great sacrifice. We need support for the future. Our Governor, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, District Governor, Mayor of Bodrum, are all more supportive than ever before. They are all ready to provide us with all kinds of support. We are in constant negotiations to generate income. I thank President Rıza for his contribution to bringing this team here. If it wasn’t for Bodrum Football Club, Inc., it would most likely be in the Regional Amateur League. President Rıza has been heavily criticized for making it a corporation. If it wasn’t a corporation, the club could not have been acquired.’
Season ticket prices announced. Stating that sponsorship agreements have been finalized before the new season, Bodrum FC Spokesperson Onur Talay provided information about season tickets. Talay said, ‘Season tickets can be purchased with the Bodrum FC Passolig card. For those who had a season ticket last season, priority sales rights will be granted on July 18-19 and 20. Priority sales rights will be given to those who had the previous season’s ticket. General sales will start on Sunday, July 21. Due to renovations at the stadium, sales will start at the Gümbet Facilities. The South end stand will not be available for sale due to renovation. The prices are set as follows: South end stand season ticket price is 15,000 TL, Marathon 30,000 TL, VIP Block I 70,000 TL, VIP Block H 80,000 TL, and VIP Block G is 90,000 TL.’
‘There is high demand for luxury boxes.’ Mentioning significant demand for luxury boxes, Financial Affairs Responsible Vice President Aşkın Demir said, ‘There is serious demand for our luxury boxes. The priority right in the luxury boxes belongs to our fans who had a box last year, and they were given time until the end of business today. Based on the results, we have given a period to other fans and companies who requested. This will end within this week. We have a total of 15 luxury boxes, we have put 11 of them up for sale. I can say that they will be sold out within a week.’