18.06.2026 13:50
Fenerbahçe Technical Director İsmail Kartal experienced emotional moments during a live broadcast on the club's television. The experienced coach could not hold back his tears while recounting that Aziz Yıldırım had called him.
İsmail Kartal, who has returned to Fenerbahçe, made statements on the club television after signing. The experienced coach experienced emotional moments while describing his phone conversation with Aziz Yıldırım.
"IT MADE ME VERY EMOTIONAL"
Kartal said, "I thank our president, the management, and Oğuz Çetin. I am very happy. Our president calling me yesterday and saying, 'My son İsmail, how are you?' made me very emotional." Kartal's emotional moments while saying these words drew attention.
"WE HAVE A VERY SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP"
The experienced coach, who also touched on his bond with Aziz Yıldırım, said, "We have a very special relationship with our president. His call made me very proud and emotional."
"WE WILL OVERCOME THE GOALS"
Stating that emotions will be set aside to focus on the field aspect, Kartal said, "We know Fenerbahçe's goals. We will overcome all of them. I am very emotional and very happy."