Man City owners strike ‘football collaboration’ with Turkish giants Istanbul Basaksehir
MANCHESTER CITY’S owners have announced a new “football collaboration” with Istanbul Basaksehir.
The City Group and the Turkish club have released statements confirming that they have signed an agreement with the aim for “growth and success”.
The deal will see CFG provide Basaksehir with guidance on transfers, academy development and data-driven insights.
They will also offer football strategy and player screening support to them.
The CFG boasts 13 clubs within its official network at the moment, but SunSport understands Basaksehir will not join the same network, given there will not be any financial investment involved in the collaboration.
The new partnership is expected to help the CFG gain a greater understanding of the Turkish football market, as well as providing a deeper insight into the different footballing technologies used in eastern Europe.
As well as reigning Champions League Premier League title holders City, the CFG also own Spanish top-flight outfit Girona.
Club president Goksel Gumusdag said: “Istanbul Basaksehir FK has achieved many firsts in Turkish football despite its young age and today, with this collaboration with the leading football group in the world, it marks another milestone for Istanbul Basaksehir and Turkish football.
“From the very beginning, we have reiterated at every opportunity that our vision and goals are different and today underlines this expression again.
“We are very happy, proud and excited.
“I would like to thank all the people in City Football Group for their approach and support in the process.
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“I hope it will be beneficial for Basaksehir FK and Turkish football.”
Meanwhile, a CFG statement added: “The agreement will see CFG will provide consultation across various footballing projects — including long-term football strategy, recruitment, scouting and coaching methodology — as IBFK (Basaksehir) aim to grow and strive for success.
“In turn, the collaboration will help CFG grow knowledge and develop relationships in Turkey, an ambitious football nation and developer of talent.
“This will also provide CFG with an opportunity to collaborate across emerging football areas with a club that has a shared vision.”
Based in Manchester, CFG have clubs in New York, Melbourne, Uruguay, India, Japan and China.
In Europe they own several more teams – Girona, Troyes and Lommel as well as the current Prem champions.