31.08.2026 16:20
A statement came from Brighton regarding the future of former star Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who is on Fenerbahçe's transfer agenda. Technical director Fabian Hürzeler said about the national player, "We all know what we have with Ferdi, and Ferdi knows what he has with Brighton. That's why I'm quite relaxed."
In the second week of the English Premier League, Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-3 at home. The home team took a 3-0 lead in the first half hour, while Brighton fought to make a comeback in the remaining part of the match but left the field defeated.
Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who has been linked with Manchester United, Manchester City, and his former team Fenerbahçe, started in the first eleven against Chelsea for Brighton.
"THEY SHOWED GREAT CHARACTER"
Speaking at the press conference held after the match, Brighton's head coach Fabian Hürzeler evaluated his team's effort despite falling 3-0 behind.
Hürzeler said, "We were 3-0 down after 30 minutes. After that, my players showed great belief in their quality. They displayed great character, we made it 3-1. We were there to control the game, we created many chances. We dominated the match, we found 3-2. Then we had several opportunities to make it 3-3, and who knows how the match would have continued after that."
"SOMETHING WE NEED TO IMPROVE"
The German coach, stating that they have shortcomings in defensive balance, said, "At certain moments, we missed the balance between defensive stability and controlling the game. That is definitely something we need to improve. However, coming here and creating that many chances, having possession in many parts of the match, causing Chelsea so many problems, is something I need to congratulate my players for greatly."
TRANSFER STATEMENT ABOUT FERDİ KADIOĞLU
At the press conference, Hürzeler was also asked about Ferdi Kadıoğlu's transfer rumors. Stating that it is normal for successful players to attract interest from other clubs, Hürzeler noted that they are relaxed about Ferdi.
"FERDİ KNOWS WHAT HE HAS WITH BRIGHTON TOO"
Regarding the national player, Hürzeler said, "I think there will be many rumors about our players in the coming days. When you are successful as a club, and Brighton is known for transferring good players and having one of the best transfer systems in the world, combined with the players' success and results achieved, it's normal to attract interest. That's why I am extremely calm. We all know what we have with Ferdi, and Ferdi knows what he has with Brighton too. Therefore, I am quite relaxed." With Hürzeler's words, the Brighton camp revealed its stance regarding transfer rumors about Ferdi Kadıoğlu.