Hüseyin Yücel revealed the coach he has in his heart during a live broadcast.

Beşiktaş President Hüseyin Yücel made striking statements before the extraordinary general assembly on December 29, where he is a candidate. Touching on many issues, Yücel also revealed his preferred coach.

"BEŞİKTAŞ COULD HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A TRUSTEE"

• What was the reason for your decision to hold elections?

"The president's resignation decision was very sudden. He said that the board of directors had decided to resign. According to our regulations, the presidency goes to the vice president. We sat down and talked with our board of directors. Ethically, it would have been appropriate for the board of directors to resign along with the president after his resignation. If we had done such a thing, it would have been left to the management audit board. There were many problems awaiting Beşiktaş. If we had also resigned, it could have led to Beşiktaş being assigned a trustee.

"A RIDICULOUS AGENDA LIKE A COUP PRESIDENT"

If we had continued until May, we would have been an appointed president. This did not sit well with me. Additionally, it became a ridiculous agenda like a coup president. Our rivals also said that we should not continue. I told them that we agreed with them. I held a meeting with the board of directors and we decided to hold elections. There were different opinions, but I did not find it right, and we decided to hold elections.

"AYBABA COULDN'T ACCEPT IT"

There are many factors. There can be many opinions, but my view was a bit too much from the headlines. Samet Aybaba was the boss of football, and Feyyaz Uçar was the board member responsible for football. In June, a friend of ours named Friedel and Gio started their duties, and dual leadership emerged. There was a perception that Friedel's arrival was entirely related to player sales. But when he came, we saw that he would take on the role of sports director. Given this situation, Coach Samet was somewhat left in the lurch. The person we call Coach Samet is a very big Beşiktaş fan and couldn't accept it.

"BREAKDOWNS STARTED WITH THE GALATASARAY MATCH"

Feyyaz Uçar had a meeting with Gio, and then the president called me and said, 'Why is Feyyaz going there? If necessary, you go and meet him personally.' I said, wouldn't that be absurd? He was also a manager responsible for football. We even heard strange statements among the players like Sametci players and Bradci players. Breakdowns started from there. The unfortunate Galatasaray match and the referee disaster also led to breakdowns.

"BRAD AND AYBABA'S DUTIES ENDED AT THE SAME TIME"

While Coach Samet was struggling in the quadrangle of Friedel, Gio, and Feyyaz Uçar, we were looking for an exit route. We held a board meeting and decided that Football AŞ would be completely transferred to me and would be under my management. The president even said, 'Why didn't this come to our minds earlier?' When I became responsible, I said, 'Brad shouldn't go to the Maccabi match; he should sit and do his job.' Hasan Arat called me and said, 'If Brad isn't going, then Samet Aybaba shouldn't go either.' When I told Coach Samet this, he exploded. Later, the president simultaneously terminated the duties of Brad and Samet Aybaba. I was also aware of this.

"WE MET WITH COACH SERGEN THAT NIGHT"

Unfortunately, we lost the Maccabi match. That night, I had a conversation with the president and Mr. Kaan. I told them, 'Do not even think about resigning; initially, we need to part ways with the coach. Then, let's talk to Coach Sergen, who has been in my heart since the beginning of the year.' Our president agreed. We also met with Coach Sergen that night. We had a positive meeting.

"I WON'T CLING TO THE CHAIR"

The president said to me, 'I don't think long-term. I won't cling to the chair. You are one of those who deserve this position the most.'

"YOU CAN'T ACCUSE ME OF THEFT"

Kaan Bey was personally responsible for the hiring of Gio and Brad. He conducted the negotiations in legal and financial terms. After these events, he resigned. I took that paper and tore it up. When you look at Samet Aybaba's statements, he does not make allegations of corruption, but the words about bonuses and commissions put the managers under suspicion. The perception was that there was some corruption happening here. The arrows were also pointing at Kaan Bey. Accepting the resignation would mean accepting those accusations. You can say anything to Kaan Bey, but you can't accuse him of corruption and theft.

"AYBABA WAS BY-PASSED"

When Samet Aybaba made a statement, a perception was created. This perception is not correct. There were valid points in other things he said. Samet Aybaba was by-passed. The transfers were made by Gio and Brad.

"BOTH SIDES WANTED TO MEET WITH ME"

Mr. Hasan Arat and Mr. Adalı were in conflict. Both the Adalı side and the Hasan Arat side wanted to meet with me. I told both of them that I couldn't come. But as days passed, the situation began to take a different turn. Two days before the election, I went to him. I told him that I would support him. My acquaintance with Hasan Arat began when I joined the management.

"I TAKE RESPONSIBILITY"

• Who signed the Joe Worrall transfer?

I take responsibility for the Joe Worrall transfer. Coach Samet's electronic signature is already present. During the transfer period, you send offers to 50-100 players. You have to act quickly. I said that the offer should be made. They also made the offer. Samet Aybaba needed to be informed about this. When I learned that Samet Aybaba was not aware, we withdrew the offer.

"WOULDN'T YOU SIGN HENRY IF HE WAS FREE?"

The coach had us searching for a left-footed right winger for a full month. I said that this type of player is very rare, and if there are any, astronomical fees are being asked. I wondered why he was insisting on this. I asked if a player playing on the right wing had to be left-footed. Then Joao Mario came up. I told the coach, 'This is not a winger; you had us searching for a winger for a month, and we wasted time.' The coach replied, 'I trust this player a lot; wouldn't you sign Thierry Henry if he was free?' I said, 'This is not that Henry.'

"MUÇİ AND MUSRATI ARE THE PRESIDENT'S PREFERENCE"

Muçi and Musrati are the president's preference. But I also take responsibility. One day, the president called me and said, 'Come to Poland tomorrow, don't tell anyone; we will have a transfer meeting.' I went, and we met. We negotiated and brought it to a point. The Musrati side was completely under the president's control.

"I WOULD GO AND MAKE AN OFFER TO RONALDO"

Ernest Muçi's cost was higher. Erol Bulut's words didn't make me feel anything. I would go and make an offer to Ronaldo. There is no joke in this. Ultimately, the price becomes clear when the transaction takes place.

"THIS KID IS STILL 23 YEARS OLD"

At that time, the fans were asking, 'Where are the transfers, Hasan Arat?' When Muçi arrived, he was welcomed on shoulders. This kid is still 23 years old. We shouldn't be pessimistic. I don't think it was a mistake to make a 25 million euro transfer as soon as he arrived. If the players had performed well, we wouldn't be discussing any of this. Muçi is a 23-year-old asset we have. Musrati also has very serious offers from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

"I WANTED SERGEN YALÇIN A LOT"

Before Gio came, I wanted Sergen Yalçın a lot, but some players in the board of directors did not want him.

After the Maccabi match, I had a phone conversation with Sergen Yalçın. It was a very positive conversation. I was excited, but after Samet Aybaba's resignation, he said, 'You should first agree among yourselves. Even if I come to this chaotic environment, I won't be successful; I always put my hand under the stone, but these events need to change.' I think he was right.

"WE HAVE A PLAN FOR A LOCAL COACH"

It seems like we will continue with Coach Serdar, but we have a B plan. We have a plan for a local coach. We want to carry it through until May. This name is not İbrahim Üzülmez. I have a plan in my mind, but I haven't made an offer yet."

"IF I AM ELECTED, I WILL BE A CANDIDATE IN MAY"

If I am elected, of course, I will be a candidate again in May. If I lose the election, only God knows. Let's say it's fate. I entered as the second president with Hasan Arat, and it didn't work out. It seems like there will be a dual election.

"OUR APPROACH TO YOGURT IS DIFFERENT"

Serdal Adalı came to visit me. He said, 'Come, let's unite, be my second president.' I replied, 'No, Serdal, you come, be my second president.' He laughed. We had a sweet conversation. I like Serdal Adalı. Our approach to yogurt is different. My door is wide open to Serdal Adalı.

"50 MILLION EUROS ARE NEEDED"

I don't think Beşiktaş has lost its reputation. It has been going poorly in sports for 3 years, but this does not mean a loss of reputation. Beşiktaş needs to receive a letter of debt clearance from UEFA by January 15. It needs 15 million euros. By May 30, it needs 50 million euros. We will talk to the banks. In the worst-case scenario, we as the management will cover it.

"THERE WILL BE NAMES YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF"

The current board of directors will change by 90%. I love them all, but I want to come with my own team, my own staff. I want to work with them. There will be names you have never heard of. There will also be names from previous administrations. Onur Göçmez will be in the management. Deniz Güven will also be in our management. Deniz Güven is the creator of the Beşiktaş SuperApp."

"HASAN ARAT UNDERSTATED THIS FIGURE"

The BJK SuperApp came at a very wrong time. But we were expecting 500,000 downloads; it has now exceeded 800,000. 25 million euros is even low; it can generate higher income. President Hasan Arat understated this figure.

"WE CAN'T PAY PRINCIPAL DUE TO INTEREST PAYMENTS"

• Will Beşiktaş exit the Banks Association?

If Beşiktaş cannot exit the Banks Association, we cannot escape this situation. We can't pay the principal due to interest payments. There are two ways to get out of this. One is a real estate project. Beşiktaş has a sports hall in Akatlar. We will move it to another location. The land in Etiler is very valuable. That project will be the salvation recipe for Beşiktaş. We will not sell that land; we will develop it. It is not Beşiktaş's property, but it has a right of use. There is no logic in allocating financing for the hall. Galatasaray and Anadolu Efes are playing in the newly built hall. Beşiktaş can also play there.

"WE NEED TO ESTABLISH A SCOUTING TEAM OF 10-15 PEOPLE"

We will determine the sporting director according to the head coach. The incoming coach may not want a sporting director. Therefore, we need to clarify a head coach first. We definitely need to establish a scouting team of 10-15 people. We need to find scouts who work for 2000-3000 euros a month. We need to establish teams that constantly watch matches and analyze them. We need to create a football intelligence and corporate identity.

TRANSFER STATEMENT

• Will there be transfers in January?

This team definitely needs reinforcement, but transfers in January are very difficult. 2-3 reinforcements will definitely be made. We will reinforce our missing areas through the loan method. We also need to part ways with some players. We will carry out our work.

"WE HAVE PREPARED OUR LIST, WE WILL NOT GO FOR TALISCA"

We have prepared our transfer list. We have a system that we can directly start with. We will not go for Talisca; we will go for young players through the loan method. We cannot grow the Beşiktaş community and club by shrinking and saving. We need to develop revenues and implement projects. You cannot enter a visionary atmosphere with savings. Beşiktaş currently has 10 million TL in its cash. When we came, there was 90 million TL in the cash.