Tahir Gozal: 18 million dollars from UEFA - that's "Qarabag's" expenses for just 10 months

We have provided Gurban Gurbanov with all the conditions. He makes decisions about players himself. Today, in a competitive environment, clubs don't want to easily let go of their footballers.

As Oxu.Az reports, this was stated by the president of the football club "Karabakh" Tahir Gozal during a meeting with journalists.

He noted that the success of "Karabakh" is mostly the dream of the team's head coach Gurban Gurbanov.

"This is his work, his will. If you pay 8 million for a footballer who is worth one million, you can destroy the club. I understand the fans: their hearts burn, they want us to buy new players. But football is not like buying a car, it's much more complicated. One decision can spoil the atmosphere in the team. Club management is hard work and responsibility. I've always had the desire, but I never regret it. I also tell Gurban Gurbanov: I believe in Nariman, I believe in Musa, I believe in our youth. We will move forward with our own strength. Yes, it didn't work out, but we tried. And I have no doubt that we did everything possible.

If you want to get a player for 500 thousand, they demand 8 million. They say that "Karabakh" receives huge money from UEFA, so let them spend it. But at best, the club earns 18 million dollars, and these are our expenses for just 10 months. We don't qualify for the Champions League every year. Even if we get there once every three years, 40, 50, and even 60 million dollars would not be enough to cover all expenses. Look at Turkish clubs - almost all are in debt. Managing a club is really very difficult. In this world, our only hope is Azərsun Holding LLC. But, God forbid, if a crisis happens tomorrow, "Karabakh" should be independent. As president, I advocate for the club to be financially independent even from Azərsun Holding LLC. It's important to maintain financial discipline. Believe me, it's not easy at all.

In the English Premier League, even the club at the bottom of the table receives 120 million pounds sterling (approximately 163 million dollars - ed.) from broadcasts. How can I compete with them? My secret is not in buying expensive players, but in spiritual strength and unity in difficult times," said the head of the Agdam club.