Maribor is entering a new era of its existence! Drago Cotar and Turkish businessman Acun Ilicali officially signed a letter of intent
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Tuesday brought the first major tectonic shift towards a new era for Maribor. As announced by the purple club, Drago Cotar, president of NK Maribor, alongside Acun Ilicali, signed a letter of intent, marking the first step towards cooperation between the two parties.
“The derby at Ljudski vrt had several milestones, both in sports and in terms of business organization. Among the 10,460 spectators was also Acun Ilicali, whom we consider an appropriate strategic partner for NK Maribor. Mr. Ilicali, along with his closest associates, attended the match, and the next step towards reaching an agreement was taken by signing the Letter of Intent. Following the expressed mutual interest in cooperation, the next phase is now underway, involving the alignment of a joint operational strategy and the concretization of matters,” Maribor stated on the club’s website.
Drago Cotar emphasized that Maribor will collaborate with a businessman who will enable growth for the Styrian club in all areas. “Our previous efforts have been enhanced by signing the Letter of Intent, which defines the shared goals of future collaboration. All key points have been specified, and the signed document serves as the basis for establishing contractual relationships between the two partners. It is worth noting that we are entering into a strategic partnership. All our moves have been made after careful consideration and thorough research, with the aim of enabling further growth of the club in all areas, with full responsibility towards the NK Maribor brand, fans, and the city. This is a joint project that will ensure long-term financial stability and achieve high competitive goals, as well as infrastructural development beneficial to both the senior team and younger selections of all age groups,” Drago Cotar emphasized.
Acun Ilicali impressed by the atmosphere at Ljudski vrt
Acun Ilicali, a businessman from Turkey who also owns Hull City, admitted to being impressed by the atmosphere he experienced live at the 157th eternal derby against Olimpija: “As soon as I entered Ljudski vrt stadium, I was very impressed by the incredible atmosphere, endless support, and enthusiasm of the fans for their team. I am excited to start my journey with such a well-run club and fans who show their support from the beginning to the end of the match. This was my first Maribor match that I watched live at Ljudski vrt, and the victory in such an important derby only increased my excitement and joy.“
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