21.08.2026 10:51
The process during the transfer period and the internal discussions at Galatasaray, which experienced four consecutive championship seasons, tired President Dursun Özbek. Özbek, who met with a group of members of the yellow-red club, drew attention with his words, 'I am tired of Galatasaray politics.'
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek attended the Galatasaray Business Platform meeting held at Vadi Istanbul together with Abdullah Kavukcu.
According to Milliyet's report, Özbek made evaluations regarding recent processes in his meeting with club members and expressed his discomfort with club politics.
"I WOULD SIT IN MY CHAIR AND SMOKE MY PIPE"
It was stated that President Özbek said during the meeting that he considered leaving his post but could not implement this decision due to ongoing projects.
It was reported that Özbek used the following statements:
"Galatasaray had been champions for 4 consecutive years. I was going to leave with the happiness of fulfilling my duty. I would sit in my chair, smoke my pipe, and watch my match. I couldn't leave because I needed to complete the facilities and finish the projects. But I am fed up with Galatasaray politics."
"WE SAW HIM IN THIS PSYCHOLOGY FOR THE FIRST TIME"
Members who attended the meeting also stated that Dursun Özbek's demeanor, as well as his words, drew their attention. In their evaluation to Milliyet, the members said, "We saw President Dursun Özbek in this psychology for the first time. The transfer process has exhausted him greatly. He is seriously disturbed by club politics." Özbek's statements also drew attention to the future of the presidency at Galatasaray.