06.05.2026 13:40
It has been claimed that Aziz Yıldırım has decided to run for the presidency of Fenerbahçe and will make an official statement today.
In Fenerbahçe, attention had turned to former president Aziz Yıldırım ahead of the extraordinary elective general assembly to be held on June 6-7. The long-awaited decision in the yellow-navy blue community has emerged.
WILL MAKE AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
It has been learned that Aziz Yıldırım, who last faced Ali Koç in the 2024 election, has decided to run for presidency again. It is claimed that Yıldırım will announce his candidacy with an official statement today.
HAD SAID, "IF WE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO FENERBAHÇE, WE WILL CONSIDER"
In a previous statement, Aziz Yıldırım said he was waiting for the election process to become clear, stating, "I don't necessarily have a desire to be president, but if we can contribute to Fenerbahçe and there is a formation that can prevent the children from crying, then we will consider it."
MEHMET ALİ AYDINLAR ANNOUNCED HE WILL NOT RUN
Meanwhile, Mehmet Ali Aydınlar, who was also mentioned as a presidential candidate, announced that he would not run in the election. In his statement, Aydınlar said he did not want Fenerbahçe's future to be overshadowed by debates over his person.
NUMBER OF CANDIDATES INCREASING
So far in Fenerbahçe, former executives Barış Göktürk and Hakan Safi have announced their candidacies. With Aziz Yıldırım also entering the race, the election atmosphere is expected to become even more lively.