Acun Ilıcalı announced his championship favorite: one step ahead

Acun Ilıcalı announced his championship favorite: one step ahead

08.08.2026 15:40

Acun Ilıcalı, the owner of Hull City, evaluated the championship race ahead of the new season in the Super League. Stating that Fenerbahçe has moved ahead of its rivals with the transfers it has made, Ilıcalı said, 'With the current squad, Fenerbahçe is a step ahead.'

Acun Ilıcalı, who was a guest on the Tandem Sports YouTube channel, spoke about the championship race in the Süper Lig. Stating that he really likes Fenerbahçe's current squad, Ilıcalı said that the yellow-navy team has reached an important point, especially in terms of squad depth.

"FENERBAHÇE IS SLIGHTLY AHEAD"

Ilıcalı said, "So, with the current squad, Fenerbahçe is slightly ahead, clearly. In terms of the squad, Fenerbahçe is slightly ahead right now. Because squad depth, no matter how deep you want it to be."

"GALATASARAY'S TRANSFERS WILL DETERMINE THE LEAGUE"

Ilıcalı, who said that Galatasaray's moves during the transfer window could change the balance in the championship race, stated, "Galatasaray's transfers will determine the league. Galatasaray always shows that reflex. It's very important for that reflex to work, but I really like Fenerbahçe's current squad."

TRANSFERS AT HULL CITY WILL CONTINUE

Also touching on Hull City's transfer efforts, Ilıcalı said they broke the club record with the transfer fee paid for Tzolakis. Ilıcalı also stated that they will add a player to their squad with a higher transfer fee in the coming days.

Responding to comments like "Let Acun take the players who didn't work out to the Premier League," Ilıcalı said, "Are you guys crazy? Son, the guy didn't work out! Why would I take him to the Premier League? I need to stay there. I need someone who will take me higher."

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