(26 February 2026 | Source: MIA Kazinform)
In the Turkistan region, the professional Turan football club has been put up for electronic auction. The starting price is almost double its book value, and the future owner is obliged to maintain the club's profile for 10 years and ensure the team participates in the Kazakhstan Premier League.
CLUB PUT UP FOR ELECTRONIC AUCTION
According to the Department of Finance and State Assets of the Turkistan Region, the sale information has been posted on the e-Qazyna portal.
According to MIA Kazinform, the starting price of the asset is 1,054,000 tenge, with a book value of 535,000 tenge. To participate in the auction, a guarantee deposit of 158,000 tenge must be paid.
The electronic auction is scheduled for 3 March 2026 and will begin at 09:55 Astana time.
The state institution Professional Football Club Turan employs 14 staff members.
CONDITIONS FOR THE FUTURE OWNER
According to the privatisation terms, the buyer must fulfill a number of requirements over 10 years. These include:
- maintaining the football club's profile;
- maintaining staff numbers;
- ensuring investment contributions;
- creating a youth academy and developing football;
- preparing a women's football team;
- ensuring the availability of material and technical facilities, including contracts with local major stadiums over the past five years;
- from 2027, permanently participating in the Kazakhstan Premier League;
- having at least 5 years of experience in the field of sports;
- not transferring the club into trust management and not alienating it.
WHO IS INTERESTED IN THE PURCHASE
Regional authorities had previously confirmed the start of the club's privatisation process and the search for a private investor.
According to the department, among the potential contenders for participation in the auction is the company FlyArystan.
As a reminder, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov previously reported that the privatisation process for football clubs and their infrastructure is in an active phase.
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