18.02.2025 18:10
Yusuf Akçiçek, who left the Galatasaray youth academy to transfer to Fenerbahçe, was brought up by Can Çobanoğlu, a member of the board of Galatasaray, during the Ordinary Divan Assembly meeting in February. Çobanoğlu discussed the process of the 19-year-old defender's departure from the team and the issues within the youth academy.
After leaving the Galatasaray youth team, young defender Yusuf Akçiçek, who made a name for himself alongside Jose Mourinho, came to the agenda during the Ordinary Divan Assembly meeting of the yellow-reds in February. Galatasaray Divan Assembly Member Can Çobanoğlu explained the process of Yusuf Akçiçek's transfer from Galatasaray to Fenerbahçe.
REASON FOR TERMINATION OF RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CLUB
Çobanoğlu stated that Yusuf Akçiçek was presented as a star of the future, saying, "These are not easy topics, but I will say it anyway. Yusuf's father was in a hurry to move to the European side, thinking that it would be difficult to commute to training since their house was on the Anatolian side, and at that moment, Yusuf Akçiçek's relationship with the club was terminated."
"WE SEE WHAT THE POOR MANAGEMENT OF FLORYA HAS COST US"
Çobanoğlu expressed that it is essential to monitor Florya, stating, "The team had to change. While we talk about Florya, and while we talk about the youth team, we are not saying this for no reason when we mention the proper organization of Florya. We are not in a hurry to go inside Florya to have coffee or tea. We see what the poor management of Florya has cost us. Florya must be monitored by the club's intelligence, just like the normal clubs in Europe do. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich are like this. No coach can come and do whatever they want at any time," he said.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Yusuf Akçiçek has played in 10 matches this season for Fenerbahçe, 5 of which were in the starting 11. The 19-year-old defender has recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in these matches. The young footballer has a contract with the yellow-navy team until 2028.