05.02.2025 17:50
One of the most important figures in Turkish football, Sergen Yalçın's brother, Gürsoy Yalçın, has passed away. Gürsoy Yalçın had been undergoing cancer treatment for a long time. In statements made by Sergen Yalçın, it was mentioned that Gürsoy Yalçın had been fighting the illness for about 2.5 years, that his condition had worsened recently, and that he had been receiving treatment in intensive care.
The brother of head coach Sergen Yalçın, Gürsoy Yalçın, has passed away. Gürsoy Yalçın had been receiving treatment in intensive care for a long time.
HE HAD BEEN RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR A LONG TIME
Gürsoy Yalçın had been undergoing cancer treatment for a long time. In statements made by Sergen Yalçın, it was expressed that Gürsoy Yalçın had been fighting the illness for about 2.5 years, that his condition had worsened recently, and that he had been receiving treatment in intensive care.
HE HAD NOT ACCEPTED THE POSITION DUE TO HIS BROTHER'S ILLNESS
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı had discussed the head coach offer with Sergen Yalçın, who stated that he could not accept the position due to his brother Gürsoy Yalçın's illness.
BEŞİKTAŞ PUBLISHED A CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
In its statement, Beşiktaş said, "We have learned with deep sadness that Gürsoy Yalçın, the brother of our former football player and head coach Sergen Yalçın, who was a part of our Football A Team's league and cup championship in the 2020-21 season, has passed away. We wish God's mercy upon the deceased; we extend our condolences to Sergen Yalçın, his family, his loved ones, and our community."
THE LIFE OF GÜRSOY YALÇIN
Gürsoy Yalçın, the younger brother of Sergen Yalçın, was a person involved in the world of football like his brother. Born in 1977, Gürsoy Yalçın began his professional football career at Beşiktaş in 1996. He later played for Elazığspor, Beykozspor, Körfezspor, Ayazağaspor, and Pendikspor. He retired from football in 2001. After ending his football career, he started working as a scout.