09.11.2026 13:50
Following the death of Cevad Prekazi, one of Galatasaray's legendary footballers, a statement he made years ago has resurfaced. Prekazi, who expressed his love for the yellow-and-red jersey at every opportunity, moved Galatasaray fans with his words: "When I die, this jersey and the Partizan jersey will be with me in my coffin."
The death of Cevad Prekazi, one of Galatasaray's unforgettable names, caused great sorrow in the yellow-red community. The statements Prekazi used in a 2016 interview—after wearing the Galatasaray shirt between 1985 and 1991 and writing his name into club history with the goals he scored—were remembered again after his death. The words in which the legendary footballer described his devotion to Galatasaray became one of the most emotional memories he left behind.
"WHEN I DIE, A GALATASARAY SHIRT WILL BE ON MY COFFIN"
Cevad Prekazi, in a statement he made in 2016, while explaining Galatasaray's place in his life, also revealed the two shirts he wanted to be with him on his final journey. The legendary footballer had used the following statements:
"Galatasaray will always have great importance for me. The three most important things in my life are my late father, football, and my wife. I played here for seven years; this shirt means everything to me. I always loved the fans, and they loved me. There was always great respect between us. When I die, this shirt and a Partizan shirt will be with me in my coffin."
AN EMOTIONAL FAREWELL FROM GALATASARAY
After Prekazi's death, Galatasaray Club also published a condolence message. The yellow-red club emphasized both the legendary footballer's achievements on the field and the strong bond he established with the club.
The statement included: "We are experiencing deep sorrow at the loss of Cevad Prekazi, who wrote his name into Galatasaray history in golden letters and left a mark on our memories with his football and character. The name of Prekazi, who made a generation Galatasaray supporters with the unforgettable goals he scored and the indescribable joys he brought, will always live in yellow-red beating hearts."
ON HIS FINAL JOURNEY, HE WANTED TWO SHIRTS WITH HIM
Prekazi, who regarded the years he spent at Galatasaray as one of the most special periods of his career, stated that he never forgot the bond of love and respect between him and the yellow-red fans. His request that Partizan and Galatasaray shirts be with him in his coffin remained in memories as one of the most striking expressions of his devotion to the two clubs. There is not yet any information on whether this wish, expressed by the legendary footballer years ago, will be fulfilled.