Transfer Shock for Galatasaray from FIFA

Galatasaray has been hit with a significant transfer setback following a warning from FIFA regarding a financial dispute with German club Hannover 96. The issue revolves around the transfer fee for Derrick Köhn, which was agreed upon but not fully paid by the Turkish champions.

According to reports, Galatasaray has only paid a portion of the €4 million transfer fee agreed upon for the player, leaving a balance of over €2.5 million still outstanding. Hannover 96 has responded by threatening legal action through FIFA if the remaining amount is not paid promptly.

In an attempt to resolve the issue, Galatasaray reportedly sought to renegotiate the payment terms with Hannover, proposing to restructure the remaining balance into installments. However, the German club rejected this offer, insisting on full payment and leveraging the threat of FIFA intervention.

Derrick Köhn, who has been a vital part of Galatasaray’s squad, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists in 18 appearances, now finds his transfer embroiled in this financial controversy. The situation poses a significant challenge for Galatasaray, as failure to comply could lead to severe penalties imposed by FIFA.