22.05.2026 22:51
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi made statements on TRT Spor. Speaking about Portuguese technical director Jorge Jesus, whose name has recently been associated with Fenerbahçe, Hakan Safi stated that the experienced coach is not on their agenda.
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi made striking statements on the agenda during a live broadcast on TRT Spor.
"WE WILL BECOME CHAMPIONS NEXT YEAR, GOD WILLING"
Stating that they aim for the championship, Hakan Safi said, "Fenerbahçe is in the Final Four for the 8th time. What matters is being there every year. We will become champions next year, God willing. I discovered my love and talent for basketball when I was 7-8 years old. If I am so ambitious and competitive today, it's thanks to basketball. I understood what teamwork means. I played basketball until university. I quit due to an injury in my foot during university."
"I SPOKE WITH MOURINHO TODAY"
Stating that he is in touch with former Fenerbahçe head coach Jose Mourinho, Safi said, "Mourinho is also my friend. I spoke with him today too. He wasn't successful at Fenerbahçe, but he went to Real Madrid, and I congratulated him. I've been a Chelsea fan in Europe since '99, and he came to Chelsea in 2006. He is a global brand. He chose his own path, but our friendship continues. Other friends will also come to support our campaign. Let's leave it to time."
"WE HAVE NO CONTACT WITH JORGE JESUS"
Speaking about Jorge Jesus, who has been linked with Fenerbahçe, Hakan Safi said, "I don't believe in one-man shows; I believe in team play. I like consultation. I say a coach who knows the Turkish League. We have no contact with Jorge Jesus. His philosophy and mine are not the same."