Besiktas Vodafone Arena stadium expected to be completed in 7 months [divider]

The Vodafone Arena stadium is not expected to completed for another seven months according to Eurosport TR.

Beşiktaş had planned the have the stadium ready in time for the start of next season but construction has taken longer than expected.

The Black Eagles plan to invite Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle United to the Vodafone Arena opening ceremony at the end of the season but could be forced to abandon plans if the stadium is not completed in time.

Beşiktaş have been forced to play at the Atatürk Olympic stadium due to the İnonü stadium is currently being rebuilt. The new Vodafone arena will be a state of the art, 41,903 seater stadium.

Beşiktaş recently signed a $145 million deal with Vodafone which included shirt sponsorship as well as the stadium naming rights.

Vodafone reached a sponsorship agreement for $29 million which will see the company brand advertised on the front of the shirt for 3+2 years.

The İnonü will be renamed the Vodafone Arena when it is completed.