The legendary name of Beşiktaş, Tayfur Havutçu, has been moved to intensive care.

The Super League giant Beşiktaş and one of the unforgettable names of Turkish football, Tayfur Havutçu, has been reported to be in intensive care due to cancer treatment. Fans and football enthusiasts showed their support for the famous footballer by sharing get well messages on social media.

HE WAS TAKEN TO INTENSIVE CARE

The former national football player, who wore the jerseys of SV Darmstadt 98, Fenerbahçe, Kocaelispor, and Beşiktaş, was taken to intensive care after achieving great success with Beşiktaş between 1997 and 2006. It has been reported that Havutçu is undergoing cancer treatment and that his health condition has worsened.

MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FLOODING IN

Especially Beşiktaş fans, as well as football enthusiasts, expressed their support by sending get well messages to Tayfur Havutçu on social media. They shared wishes for recovery for Tayfur Havutçu, one of the legendary names of Turkish football. They hoped for his swift return to health.

WHO IS TAYFUR HAVUTCU?

Tayfur Havutçu was born on April 23, 1970. Havutçu, who also holds German citizenship, played in the defensive midfielder position and wore the national jersey. After ending his playing career, he also worked as a coach. Tayfur Havutçu is a relative of Beşiktaş's honorary president Süleyman Seba. Between 1994 and 2004, he was called up to the national teams 59 times over a span of 10 years, wearing the Turkey A national team jersey 45 times and scoring 6 goals in those matches. In his coaching career, Havutçu managed Beşiktaş, Adana Demirspor, and Kasımpaşa. He also served as an assistant coach for the national team. The 54-year-old coach won the Turkish Cup with Beşiktaş in the 2010-11 season.