Prominent Galatasaray commentator Haluk Yürekli has issued a direct appeal to Turkish national team players with a Galatasaray background, advising them to refuse any performance bonus offered by former Fenerbahçe executive Hakan Şükür.
In remarks shared via Le Marca Sports, Yürekli stated: “Don’t touch a single penny of the bonus that Hakan Şükür will give. Return it to him.”
Yürekli accused Şükür of using the bonuses to advance his political campaign for the Fenerbahçe presidency, which he announced in May 2026. “He’s even using that bonus for his Fenerbahçe presidency bid. Don’t allow him to profit off you,” Yürekli added.
Galatasaray will return to competitive action on Saturday, April 4, 2026, when they travel to face Trabzonspor in a Trendyol Süper Lig away fixture, with kick-off expected around 17:00 or 18:00 UTC—subject to confirmation closer to matchday.