City Football Group announce 'collaboration' with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir

The City Football Group will carry players scouting in Turkey

Istanbul Basaksehir, a football team in Turkey, and Manchester City owners, the City Football Group, have officially announced their “football collaboration” agreement.

The arrangement with the SuperLig team will see the CFG “provide consultation on multiple footballing initiatives – covering long-term football strategy, recruitment, scouting and coaching methodology,” according to an announcement made on Sunday morning.

This will entail offering counsel on sustainability, long-term planning, player recruiting, academy development, and data utilisation. As a result of the arrangement, the CFG will get stronger ties in Turkish football.

Speaking on the deal, Ferran Soriano, CEO of City, stated:

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“Turkey is a passionate football country, and we are looking forward to working together with Başakşehir on strategic football projects. We aim to contribute to the Club success on the pitch and to develop great football expertise and intelligence in Turkey.”

“İstanbul Başakşehir 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 İstanbul Başakşehir 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. I hope it will be beneficial for Başakşehir FK and Turkish football.”

The side has had a run of success since then. In the Frenchman’s debut season with the team, they came in third place in the SuperLig.

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