24.04.2025 19:20
After Fenerbahçe's victory against Kayserispor, discussions arose regarding the future of president Ali Koç, while claims emerged that former board member Hakan Kutlualp would announce his candidacy at the High Advisory Board meeting scheduled to take place in two days. Kutlualp played a significant role in the transfers of Alex, Anelka, Appiah, and van Hooijdonk. The next regular election for the yellow-navy blue club will be held in 2027.
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After the 3-3 draw against Kayserispor in the 32nd week of the Trendyol Super League at Kadıköy, hopes for the championship have largely faded for Fenerbahçe, and calls for resignation have risen for president Ali Koç and his administration. Following this development, a rival has already emerged for Koç.
HAKAN BİLAL KUTLUALP WILL ANNOUNCE HIS CANDIDACY Hakan Bilal Kutlualp, one of the former executives of the yellow-navy team, is reported to announce his candidacy at the High Advisory Board meeting to be held on Saturday, April 26.
Hakan Bilal Kutlualp HE GAVE THE SIGNAL 4 DAYS AGO Kutlualp signaled his candidacy 4 days ago with a post on his X account. The Fenerbahçe businessman stated in his post, "Clear the way for Fenerbahçe, without delay.. There are championships to be won ahead. If candidacy is needed, we are ready."
IF THERE IS AN ELECTION, SARAN WILL ALSO BE A CANDIDATE On the other hand, Sadettin Saran will definitely and unconditionally run for president if a decision is made for elections. Saran, who will not call for an "extraordinary congress" for Fenerbahçe, is currently not involved in any election preparations.
WHO IS HAKAN BİLAL KUTLUALP? Hakan Bilal Kutlualp was born in 1966 in Istanbul and stepped into the business world at a young age. Known as one of the former executives of Fenerbahçe Sports Club, Kutlualp played a significant role in the club's important transfer processes. He was particularly involved in the transfers of famous footballers such as Alex de Souza, Nicolas Anelka, Stephen Appiah, and Pierre van Hooijdonk to Fenerbahçe. The Fenerbahçe businessman operates in various sectors such as tourism, textiles, and banana trade. Known among fans as the "King of Bananas," Kutlualp earned this nickname due to his success in the banana trade. The fanatic Fenerbahçe supporter is also the owner of the license plate 34 FB 1907.
WHEN IS THE FENERBAHÇE ORDINARY ELECTION? The last Ordinary General Assembly Meeting with elections at Fenerbahçe was held on June 8-9, 2024, at Ülker Stadium Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex, where the current president Ali Koç was elected for the third time by defeating former president Aziz Yıldırım, who served for 20 years. The president of Fenerbahçe Sports Club is determined every 3 years. The next Ordinary General Assembly Meeting with elections will be held in 2027.
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