06.11.2026 16:42
Fenerbahçe's new head coach Emre Belözoğlu gave a striking answer at the signing ceremony to a question about his friendship with Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk. Explaining that he hid the transfer process to Fenerbahçe even from his wife, Belözoğlu said, 'I would not exchange Fenerbahçe for anyone. There are things more important than my friendships and close bonds.'
Emre Belözoğlu, appointed as head coach at Fenerbahçe, shared a striking detail about his private life at the signing ceremony. Responding to the question that his close relationship with Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk bothers the yellow-navy fans, Belözoğlu, while explaining his commitment to Fenerbahçe, made a striking confession about his past transfer process.
"I DIDN'T EVEN SHARE IT WITH MY WIFE"
At the signing ceremony, Emre Belözoğlu was asked, "Your positive relationship with Okan Buruk bothers Fenerbahçe fans. Would you say something on this matter to reassure Fenerbahçe fans?"
While answering this question, Belözoğlu recounted an incident he experienced during the period he transferred to Fenerbahçe. Emphasizing that he attaches great importance to confidentiality in matters concerning the yellow-navy club, the experienced coach said, "When it came to Fenerbahçe, because I considered the confidentiality of this matter while transferring here, I didn't even share it with my wife."
"I WOULD NOT TRADE FENERBAHÇE FOR ANYONE"
Belözoğlu, who also answered the question about his friendship with Okan Buruk, said that he has always maintained a certain distance in his personal relationships. Emphasizing the importance Fenerbahçe holds for him, the young coach stated that his friendships and his commitment to the club should be evaluated separately from each other.
Belözoğlu gave a message to the yellow-navy community with the words, "I have maintained distance in my relationships. I would not trade Fenerbahçe for anyone. There are things more important than my friendships and close friendships."
ANSWER TO THE OKAN BURUK QUESTION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FENERBAHÇE
At the press conference where the relationship between him and Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk was brought up, the center of Belözoğlu's response was his commitment to Fenerbahçe. Explaining that in the past he even hid his transfer from his wife, Belözoğlu emphasized that he puts the club's interests ahead of his personal relationships.