25.03.2026 17:01
The Galatasaray fan group ultrAslan emphasized unity and common sense for all Turkish football following the release of imprisoned footballer Metehan Baltacı. In the statement, it was demanded that Fenerbahçe player Mert Hakan Yandaş and other imprisoned footballers be acquitted and released.
The release of Galatasaray football player Metehan Baltacı, who has been detained as part of an illegal betting investigation, has created great joy within the yellow-red community. Following this development, the Galatasaray fan group ultrAslan made a call that will make a mark on Turkish football through a statement they published.
FAIR-PLAY MESSAGE FROM ULTRASLAN
In the statement made after the release of young defender Metehan Baltacı, who had been detained for months, the emphasis on unity and common sense was noteworthy not only for the Galatasaray community but for all of Turkish football. The fan group conveyed their best wishes to Metehan Baltacı and his family.
"MERT HAKAN YANDAŞ SHOULD ALSO BE EXONERATED"
The most striking part of the statement was the call made for Mert Hakan Yandaş, a player of the eternal rival Fenerbahçe. The statement emphasized that the actions of betting unconsciously and match-fixing should be separated, stating, "Our wish is for Mert Hakan Yandaş and other football players detained within the scope of this investigation to be exonerated and released."
"A NEW PAGE SHOULD BE OPENED IN FOOTBALL"
UltrAslan stated that the ongoing process should be a turning point for Turkish football, expressing that athletes should be better informed about betting prohibitions. The statement also called for much more deterrent legal regulations against manipulation attempts.