Akturkoglu in trouble! Former Benfica man caught up in Turkish mess | OneFootball

Kerem Akturkoglu is dealing with a very serious problem in Turkey. According to local press reports, the former Benfica player is under investigation due to an illicit act, which also involves Fenerbahçe, his current club. It appears that the number 8 has signed two different contracts with the Istanbul club.

According to what is reported by the local press, the case is already being investigated by the Turkish federation, and if they find something illicit, the former number 7 of the eagles could be in trouble, as he could face a suspension of up to 12 games in the championship where he competes.

As reported by the Tumspor portal, the problem lies in the salary specifications that appear in the two contracts the player signed when he landed in Istanbul. In the document signed with Fenerbahçe, it states that the Turk would receive the local minimum wage. On the other hand, in the case of the second contract, linked to Hakan Safi's company, a former club official, the player - called up by his national team - receives about 8.75 million euros, his current salary.

The case has already gained international proportions and is under UEFA's jurisdiction, which will investigate the case. To do so, the entity that regulates European football has already requested both contracts from Fenerbahçe for analysis. "In the worst-case scenario, Kerem could be punished with a suspension of between 4 and 12 games", writes the Turkish portal Tumspor.

Kerem Akturkoglu - currently valued at 23 million euros - returned to his home country in the last transfer market. This season, playing for Benfica and Fenerbahçe, the Turk has played 11 official matches. In the 711 minutes he was on the field, the winger recorded three goals and one assist.

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