09.04.2025 21:50
With the arrival of coach Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahçe, it is certain that Serdar Aziz will not leave the team, neither at the beginning of the season nor during the mid-season transfer window. Haluk Canatar, the manager of the experienced player, responded to claims that the 34-year-old Serdar, who has been away from the team for 9 months, would retire from football. Canatar stated that Serdar is continuing his individual training and that the claims do not reflect the truth.
With the appointment of coach Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahçe, the yellow-blue football player Serdar Aziz, who was deemed surplus to requirements at the beginning of the season, faced rumors about retiring from football. Serdar's manager responded to the claims about his player.
HE WILL NOT RETIRE FROM FOOTBALL
The statement made by the 34-year-old footballer's manager, Haluk Canatar, to Sports Digitale is as follows;
"Public Announcement
As a result of the discussions held between our player Serdar Aziz and the club at the beginning of the season, it has been decided to continue individual training within the framework of mutual understanding. During this process, Serdar continues his training while maintaining his professionalism and work discipline.
In the approximately 9-month period that has passed, the offers received by Serdar Aziz from both domestic and international sources have not resulted in any agreement, as they did not align with Serdar's career goals and long-term plans.
The recent news claiming that "he has retired from football" does not reflect the truth. Serdar Aziz is going through one of the strongest periods both physically and mentally, and he continues his individual training without interruption.
Serdar Aziz is preparing to be part of a project that excites him and aligns with his goals for the new season, believing that he can contribute.
We respectfully present this information to the public."
SERDAR'S FENERBAHÇE STATISTICS
Serdar Aziz, who transferred from Galatasaray to Fenerbahçe during the winter transfer window of the 2018-2019 season, has played 135 matches in the yellow-blue jersey so far. In these matches, Serdar has achieved a performance of 11 goals and 6 assists. The experienced center-back has celebrated 1 Ziraat Turkey Cup victory with his team.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
Although Serdar Aziz, who was deemed surplus to requirements at the beginning of the season at Fenerbahçe, was allowed to transfer, the experienced center-back could not reach an agreement with any team. After consecutive center-back injuries in the yellow-blues, Serdar sent a message expressing that he was ready for duty and stated, "If Jose Mourinho gives me a chance, I want to return to the team." However, Mourinho vetoed the experienced defender. Serdar Aziz, whose contract will expire at the end of the season, also could not reach an agreement with any team during the winter transfer period.