22.04.2026 21:22
It was alleged that after former Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım was dissatisfied with the club's direction, he met with prominent figures of the community at a private dinner, decided to determine a candidate for the presidency, and prepared to take the club to an election. Aziz Yıldırım made a statement regarding these claims, expressing that the news circulating is false.
Former Fenerbahçe president Aziz Yıldırım made a statement responding to claims that he was unhappy with the club's direction, had met with prominent figures of the community at a private dinner, and had decided on a presidential candidate, preparing to take the club to elections.
"IT CANNOT BE MY DESIRE OR MISSION"
In his statement, Aziz Yıldırım said: "Today, a claim was made on a YouTube channel stating 'At Fenerbahçe, Aziz Yıldırım will organize a private dinner this Thursday and a presidential candidate will be determined.' At the Board of Directors meeting, I explained my views on Fenerbahçe's current situation and my thoughts on what needs to be done. It cannot be my desire or mission to determine the Fenerbahçe president. Fenerbahçe congress members choose one of the candidates presented to them at election time and make their evaluation on this matter. I have no desire or aim to determine Fenerbahçe's president. Please do not believe anything you have not heard from my mouth."
Aziz Yıldırım's statement is as follows:
"Today, a claim was made on a YouTube channel stating 'At Fenerbahçe, Aziz Yıldırım will organize a private dinner this Thursday and a presidential candidate will be determined.'
At the Board of Directors meeting, I explained my views on Fenerbahçe's current situation and my thoughts on what needs to be done.
It cannot be my desire or mission to determine the Fenerbahçe president.
Fenerbahçe congress members choose one of the candidates presented to them at election time and make their evaluation on this matter.
I must sadly say that on YouTube and social media platforms, because someone becomes a journalist from being a kebab shop owner, we unfortunately encounter such news.
The sole purpose of such fabricated claims is to make personal advertisements, chase engagement, and try to present oneself as an important figure within the community to gain ground.
I must state once again that I have no desire or aim, as alleged, to determine Fenerbahçe's president.
Please do not believe anything you have not heard from my mouth.
To those who report such news, I say this:
Take responsibility for every false and incorrect news you make. Because you are trying to shape public opinion with fake news.
With my respects."