04.11.2025 11:54
It has been revealed that President Sadettin Saran played a direct role in the process of Jhon Duran's return to the team, who scored the winning goal for Fenerbahçe in the Beşiktaş derby. During the Colombian footballer's long-term injury, the president personally intervened and provided significant support to the player in terms of both morale and lifestyle.
The Super League giant Fenerbahçe's eternal rival Beşiktaş was defeated 3-2 in a historic derby, where Jhon Duran scored the winning goal, showing that he has regained his form. However, it has been revealed that behind this comeback is not only training performance but also the individual support of President Sadettin Saran.
SADİTTİN SARAN MET WITH HIM PERSONALLY
According to a report by Sabah Newspaper, it was learned that President Sadettin Saran, who speaks Spanish, held one-on-one meetings with the Colombian footballer, who went through a mentally challenging period after a long-term injury.
Saran was noted to have encouraged the player, taken care of his family, and helped him establish his living arrangement in Istanbul. Following this process, it was stated that Duran's motivation in training increased, and he caught the attention of the coaching staff again.
COMMITMENTS WERE FULFILLED
It has emerged that some special promises made to Jhon Duran, who was transferred to Fenerbahçe during the previous administration, could not be fulfilled due to the election process. It was recorded that Sadettin Saran and his team completed these deficiencies as soon as they took office, and the player's home, family arrangement, and personal needs were re-planned by the club. Following these steps, it was noted that the 21-year-old footballer felt psychologically relieved, which directly reflected on his performance.
KEY ROLE IN DURAN'S INTEGRATION INTO THE TEAM
According to sources, President Saran regularly communicated with Duran, expressed his confidence in the young player, and motivated him with the words, "I believe in you, you deserve this jersey." Thanks to this support, Jhon Duran, who regained his sense of belonging to the team, was emphasized to have recovered both physically and mentally, and he was said to have been reborn with the winning goal in the derby.
NEW LEADERSHIP UNDERSTANDING AT FENERBAHÇE
Sadettin Saran's approach to establishing one-on-one communication with players is interpreted as a "new era management style" within the club. It is stated that the president aims to create a system focused on mental support, especially by establishing dialogue with young players.