Response from Mert Hakan to the historical statement of Galatasaray fans.

Response from Mert Hakan to the historical statement of Galatasaray fans.

26.03.2026 10:20

After Metehan Baltacı's release, Mert Hakan Yandaş expressed his gratitude for the historic statement published by ultrAslan.

The release of Galatasaray football player Metehan Baltacı, who was detained as part of an illegal betting investigation, was met with joy in the yellow-red community. The statement released by ultrAslan after the release and the remarks of Mert Hakan Yandaş became the agenda.

ULTRASLAN'S UNCONVENTIONAL CALL

The Galatasaray fan group ultrAslan, in a statement released after Metehan Baltacı's release, called for unity and common sense not only for their own players but for all Turkish football. The statement requested the acquittal and release of Fenerbahçe captain Mert Hakan Yandaş and other players who are also detained in the same investigation.

Response from Mert Hakan to the historic statement of Galatasaray fans

"A NEW PAGE SHOULD BE OPENED"

The statement emphasized that the actions of betting and match-fixing should be separated, and it was expressed that players need to be better informed about betting rules. Additionally, a call was made for more deterrent legal regulations to protect football from manipulation.

THANK YOU FROM MERT HAKAN YANDAŞ

After the release of Metehan Baltacı, Mert Hakan Yandaş expressed his gratitude to both his own fan group and ultrAslan. Yandaş expressed his satisfaction for not being forgotten in the statement and conveyed his best wishes to Metehan Baltacı and other players.

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