16.05.2026 16:10
Hakan Safi, a presidential candidate for Fenerbahçe Club, spoke at an event organized by the Association of Fenerbahçe Supporters at Sea at Dalyan Club. Mentioning the goals he aims to achieve, Hakan Safi promised to form the best squad in history.
Fenerbahçe Club Presidential Candidate Hakan Safi promised to build the most valuable and most ambitious squad in history. Safi made statements at the event organized by the Sailor Fenerbahçe Association at Dalyan Club.
''WE WILL BUILD THE MOST VALUABLE SQUAD IN HISTORY'' Stating that he has been criticized for serving Fenerbahçe during his management period, Safi said, 'I tried to serve Fenerbahçe. They try to discredit me because I have money and wealth. I will mislead those who think I am only about money. It's true that I will spend money, but when I think of students who save money to buy jerseys and struggle for tickets, this is my obligation. We will do whatever is necessary together. I know everyone is curious, everyone is waiting for names. We will announce this when the time comes. We have a strategy, we have talked to many people, and we continue to do so. I am benefiting greatly from my experience in the business world. Be a little more patient, everything has its time. The best news I will give you is that we will build the most valuable and most ambitious squad in history, let no one doubt. Our path and horizon are clear. I know we are fed up with empty promises. Until the congress, our entire community will see how serious I am about what I say.'
''WE OWE FENERBAHÇE'' Safi, recalling that he announced his unconditional candidacy to become the president of his childhood love Fenerbahçe, continued as follows:
'Goals are good, but achieving them is even more important. Reaching a goal is only possible by saying 'ask whatever you want from me' in front of everyone, with everyone as witnesses. I also say, 'My Fenerbahçe, ask whatever you want from me.' Fenerbahçe does not need anyone or owe anyone. We, I owe Fenerbahçe. Serving it is an honor for us. We need to be happy with it and be worthy of it. I promise, no one, including me, will play the hero. No one will act like the owner of Fenerbahçe, no one will be the boss. We will all be at Fenerbahçe's service. We have suffered a lot from those who see themselves above this glorious club. With all our energy and excitement, we will fight for Fenerbahçe's rights in every field.'
''WE NEED TO REMEMBER THE CLUB'S DNA'' Hakan Safi stated that Fenerbahçe needs to remember its own DNA.
Safi emphasized that anyone who says 'I am a Fenerbahçe fan' must respect their fellow supporter and said, 'We need to remember the DNA of this club. When it comes to Fenerbahçe, everything stops for all of us. May God bless everyone who contributed a brick to Fenerbahçe. But no one needs to remind others of what they have done or belittle them. Fenerbahçe fans appreciate and remember. Fenerbahçe's loyalty is unquestionable. The fans' love is not something that will decrease or increase. There is no such thing as little love or big love. The fans are right to demand, and they should demand. A Fenerbahçe fan wants the best for their passion and deserves the best. The only thing that doesn't change is change. There is no old or new. While football changes and fans adapt, we cannot stand still. Due to my business, I trade with more than 80 countries worldwide. I have seen how useful the language of football is. In all our conversations, football covers three-quarters of the world first. We are seeing great benefits from this.' he evaluated.
''WE HAVE NO OTHER OPTION'' Touching on the importance of spending money correctly, Safi concluded his words as follows:
'It's not just about spending money, but spending it right. The first condition for us to be worthy of the world's biggest sports club is to unite our love with our mind. We have no patience, I am aware. No management wishes ill for our Fenerbahçe. This is a matter of appetite and courage. Our fans get sad, hurt, angry, and they are right, but being a manager is something else. A manager doesn't care what anyone says, he is brave, he is ambitious. He doesn't chase a career but pursues success. A Fenerbahçe fan doesn't dream, they make others dream. We will bring players who will build the squad that every Fenerbahçe fan dreams of. Being ambitious is my character, my trait. We are ambitious outside. We give our energy to all our friends. Being the president of Fenerbahçe requires being ambitious. We have no other option. I promise, on the field, my friends and I will build the most ambitious squad. With our board of directors, we will create a dynamic, energetic management capable of lobbying at every table and putting forward administrative intelligence. We will fight on the field and off the field with everyone on every platform.'