Bombshell claim: Hasan Arat set a trap for Serdal Adalı.

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As the presidential election approaches in Beşiktaş, new developments are emerging every day regarding the candidates Serdal Adalı and Hüseyin Yücel. With only a few days left until the election of the black-and-white club's president, a striking claim has been made about Adalı.

ARAT WANTED TO SUPPORT ADALI AND LOWER HIS VOTES

According to a report by Orhan Yıldırım from Fanatik; Hasan Arat, the former president who is the focal point of the reactions in Beşiktaş, had a striking plan for a television program he intended to appear on recently. The report stated that Arat would announce his support for Serdal Adalı in this program with Candaş Tolga Işık, aiming to provoke a backlash against Adalı and decrease his votes.

ADALI PREVENTED THE TRAP SET FOR HIM

Serdal Adalı, who was aware of these developments, reportedly requested during his meeting with Candaş Tolga Işık that the program be postponed until after the election, thus thwarting the planned "trap."

HE WAS SUPPOSED TO SPEAK ON DECEMBER 24, BUT IT WAS POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER THE CONGRESS

On the other hand, Hasan Arat, who disappeared after his resignation, decided to break his silence. The former president of Beşiktaş will make statements on the evening of Tuesday, December 24, on Ekol TV. Speaking to Candaş Tolga Işık, Arat said, "I want to exercise my right to respond to the allegations that have been made about me for weeks. I have consulted with both of our presidential candidates on this matter. I am ready to answer your questions live this Tuesday evening," he stated.

Arat's program will take place after the congress in Beşiktaş. Candaş Tolga Işık, who made a statement on the matter, said, "I spoke with both presidential candidates regarding this week's Az Önce Konuştum program with Hasan Arat, and both expressed their concerns about the program's impact on the elections to be held in 5 days. Following this, I called Mr. Hasan Arat to convey the concerns of the two presidential candidates regarding the program and suggested that it would be more appropriate to hold the program after the election. He also said, 'You have thought correctly. This situation would disturb me as well. Your suggestion is also suitable for me.' We will hold the program at a date suitable for Mr. Hasan Arat after the congress. I wish both candidates success in the presidential race. May the winner be Beşiktaş."

WHAT HAPPENED DURING HASAN ARAT'S RESIGNATION PROCESS

In the process that led to the resignation of president Hasan Arat in Beşiktaş, the poor performance of the football team, as well as the disharmony among some board members, played a significant role.

Due to the growing problems stemming from disagreements within the board of directors, the general coordinator of the football teams, Samet Aybaba, and board advisor Brad Friedel parted ways on the night of November 26-27.

The decision to inform Aybaba, who is considered one of the legendary footballers of the black-and-white club, via WhatsApp drew criticism, while on November 27, vice president Onur Göçmez and board member responsible for communication Işıl Zeybek resigned from their positions. After the board meeting held at Tüpraş Stadium, Göçmez decided to withdraw his resignation, and Hüseyin Yücel was appointed as the head of Football AŞ.

In a statement, Hasan Arat said, "Genuine tremors are better than false balances. Beşiktaş is not a club to be subjected to a coup." He emphasized that he would continue his duties and that they would overcome the difficulties.

However, just 48 hours after these statements, he announced that he was stepping down from his position due to special reasons (health issues) following a 3-1 defeat against the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 5th week of the UEFA Europa League.

WHEN IS THE ELECTION IN BEŞİKTAŞ?

After Hasan Arat's resignation, the date for the presidential election in Beşiktaş has been announced. The Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 29, at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Voting will continue until 17:00.

Hüseyin Yücel and Serdal Adalı will participate in the elections as the two candidates in Beşiktaş. Süleyman Seba, who served as president uninterruptedly from 1984 to 2000, holds the record for the longest-serving president in the history of the black-and-white club. Here are the names of those who have served as president in Beşiktaş:

• 1984-2000: Süleyman Seba
• 2000-2004: Serdar Bilgili
• 2004-2012: Yıldırım Demirören
• 2012-2019: Fikret Orman
• 2019-2023: Ahmet Nur Çebi
• 2023: Hasan Arat