GBM says he is owed money by Galatasary for unpaid salary

Turkish Championship League organization Galatasaray confronts renewed accusations regarding player compensation failures, marking a concerning pattern in professional esports operations.

Professional gamers increasingly face financial security challenges when organizations fail to meet contractual payment obligations, creating instability across the competitive landscape.

Mid lane specialist Lee “GBM” Chang-seok disclosed concerning payment irregularities yesterday, revealing that Galatasaray had not only withheld three months of earned salary but also systematically ignored his repeated payment inquiries.

According to the experienced player’s account, team management originally committed to resolving payment during October’s first week, but repeatedly postponed the settlement date without adequate explanation or communication.

By December’s arrival, the accumulating financial pressure and communication vacuum forced GBM to escalate the matter publicly through social media channels.

Directly addressing the organization and its leadership through Twitter, GBM demanded transparent clarification about the delayed compensation situation.

“The presence of such organizations in professional esports leagues surprises me,” he added, highlighting systemic concerns about team accountability standards.

Former Galatasaray roster member Dan “Godbro” Van Vo corroborated GBM’s experience, confirming his own eight-month payment delay with diminishing confidence about eventual resolution.

“After eight months of waiting, I’m increasingly doubtful about ever receiving the owed compensation,” he stated, illustrating the prolonged nature of these payment issues.

GBM characterized the systematic non-payment situation as “completely unreasonable” given professional standards and contractual obligations.

The mid laner further revealed that additional Galatasaray competitors face similar partial payment situations, including Choi “BalKhan” Hyun-jin, who acknowledged accumulating personal debt directly resulting from the missing salary payments.

Previous support player Baris “Tolerant” Cepnioglu had previously voiced similar concerns about the organization, using TwitLonger to detail nearly identical payment postponement patterns.

Galatasaray denies GBM’s allegations

Board representative Erol Ozmandirachi addressed GBM’s public statements, asserting that the organization had already transferred 50% of the outstanding salary to the 25-year-old player.

The official indicated that remaining payment would follow “in the near future,” while emphasizing ongoing organizational efforts to resolve the situation.

“We’re dedicating maximum effort to address these matters,” Ozmandirachi commented during the exchange.

GBM verified receiving the partial payment but stressed that the fundamental issue involved organizational dishonesty about scheduled meetings and continued disregard for player communications.

“Maintaining silence would likely extend my waiting period beyond eight months, while Godbro might face over a year of delayed payment,” he tweeted, underscoring the necessity of public accountability.

With these substantial allegations circulating during the competitive offseason, uncertainty surrounds Galatasaray’s continued participation in the TCL league structure.

Industry observers question whether Riot Games, as league organizer, will initiate formal investigation procedures before the 2020 competitive season commences.

Additional speculation suggests potential players may hesitate joining the roster given the emerging pattern of payment complications and communication challenges.

The situation highlights broader esports industry concerns regarding player financial protections and organizational accountability standards across competitive gaming ecosystems.

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