08.05.2026 05:56
Aziz Yıldırım announced that he made his decision to run for the presidency after his daughter Yaz Yıldırım was targeted, and stated that his primary goal is to ensure unity in Fenerbahçe.
Aziz Yildirim, who announced his candidacy for the presidency of Fenerbahce, explained the background of his decision. Speaking to Turkiye Newspaper, Yildirim stated that his primary goal is not the presidency but to reunite the community.
“I DECIDED WHEN MY DAUGHTER WAS TARGETED”
Aziz Yildirim noted that the events during the candidacy process deeply affected him, expressing that certain circles targeted his daughter, Yaz Yildirim.
Yildirim said, “It’s normal for me to be targeted, but my daughter being targeted upset me greatly. That day I said, ‘Okay, this is over,’ and told my friends that I was a candidate.”
“THIS WAS A DELIBERATE ACT”
The experienced figure stated that he believes what happened was a deliberate move against him, adding, “I received the message of this.”
“MY GOAL IS NOT THE PRESIDENCY”
In his statement, Aziz Yildirim drew attention with the words, “My goal is not the presidency; my primary goal is unity at Fenerbahce.”
“I INVITE EVERYONE TO BE A FENERBAHCE SUPPORTER”
Yildirim, arguing that the community has been fragmented for a long time, said, “I invite everyone to be a Fenerbahce supporter, not ‘this or that.’ As an elder of the community, I can do this.”
HE DENIED AYDINLAR ALLEGATIONS
Aziz Yildirim also denied allegations that he recently met with Mehmet Ali Aydinlar. Yildirim stated, “This is completely baseless.”