07.06.2026 00:20
Fenerbahçe Presidential Candidate Aziz Yıldırım spoke before the presidential election. Stating that they have not yet chosen their technical director, Aziz Yıldırım said, "We called Aykut Kocaman and explained. We said, 'Brother, this is how we want it, this is how it will be.' We also turned to someone else and talked to him. In the end, we thought it would be more beneficial to work with Coach Aykut. He will be selected as the coach."
Fenerbahçe Presidential Candidate Aziz Yıldırım made statements on HT Spor before the presidential election to be held tomorrow.
"WE WILL BRING THEM ALL TOGETHER"
Stating that he will ensure unity and solidarity in the club, Aziz Yıldırım said, "I made a speech emphasizing that Fenerbahçe must be united. Because Fenerbahçe is very divided now. It wasn't like this in 2024. Many associations and platforms have been established, and they all seem disconnected from each other. This situation has also affected the stands. There is no single voice. This needs to be fixed. If we win the election, I will bring them all together; this power must be united. With this power, Fenerbahçe can overcome any difficulty."
"I PROMISE CHAMPIONSHIP"
"I promise championship, and I believe I will achieve it with my friends!" said Aziz Yıldırım, adding, "We haven't decided on the coach yet. If the management is elected, we will sit down and talk. We will get everyone's opinion. Today, I can call whoever I want and bring them in. Last year, I met Mourinho in Rome immediately. I went, we talked for two hours, and we sorted it out. These things are simple for us, not important. What matters is that the coach aligns with our wishes. What are our wishes? My fans say: 'I don't want slow play, I want attack.' Whoever we bring in, we will talk to them. If they can do this, we'll say, 'Welcome.'"
"WE CALLED AYKUT KOCAMAN AND EXPLAINED"
Responding to the question, "There are claims that you will bring Aykut Kocaman and haven't announced it due to the election. Do you have such a style?" Aziz Yıldırım stated, "There is no such thing. If I need to bring a player or coach to be elected president, then let me not be elected, brother! I explained the reasons. We called Aykut Kocaman and explained. We said: 'Brother, this is how we want it, and this is how it will be.' We also turned to someone else and talked to them. In the end, we thought working with Coach Aykut would be more beneficial. He will be selected as the coach. While he works as a coach, Oğuz Çetin and that team will make decisions together with our managers. So we made it more complicated. We are shifting the system in this direction. There are very valuable people in Futbol A.Ş. I will gradually leave all football matters to Futbol A.Ş. Club managers will handle association affairs, while Futbol A.Ş will deal with football."
"THERE IS NO BRAVE PERSON TO PAY 350 MILLION"
Commenting on the limit issue, Yıldırım said, "Let me tell you, there is no brave person in Turkey who can pay 350 million out of their own pocket. Soon, everything will become clearer. Saying 'I will pay' is one thing. Actually paying is another. If they are going to pay, I had a call yesterday; let them come to the Divan Council and hand over the checks. The matter is settled. Then I will raise my hand for their election. They will commit everything to Fenerbahçe."