11.12.2025 14:20
Discussions following the extraordinary congress at Gençlerbirliği show no signs of calming down. The new management list, which includes the controversial figure Çağrı Çetin, has drawn significant backlash. It was reported that Çetin caused tension during the general assembly and put psychological pressure on his rival, Mehmet Kaya, who expressed his discontent by leaving the hall. Additionally, it has come to light that Çağrı Çetin is also part of the management at Altay Sports Club. This situation has sparked debates within the community about "dual management."
Discussions following the extraordinary congress at Gençlerbirliği show no signs of calming down. The inclusion of Çağrı Çetin, the most controversial figure of the congress, in the new management list announced by Arda Çakmak, who was unexpectedly elected president after Mehmet Kaya withdrew his candidacy, has drawn significant backlash.
New president: Arda Çakmak HE HAD COME DRUNK AND CAUSED CHAOS AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Çağrı Çetin, who initially announced his candidacy and then withdrew, became the main actor of the tension at the congress. It was reported that Çetin arrived at the hall drunk, provoked the environment with insults and curses, and psychologically pressured his rival Mehmet Kaya. The tension quickly escalated, leading to a scuffle and a temporary suspension of the meeting.
Çağrı Çetin The current president, Mehmet Kaya, expressed his reaction by saying, "This place is called Gençlerbirliği, but there is no unity. I am withdrawing," and left the hall.
AN EXECUTIVE AT ALTAY AS WELL! "DOUBLE EXECUTIVE" DEBATE The scandal does not stop there… It has emerged that Çağrı Çetin is also part of the management of Altay Sports Club. His candidacy at the Gençlerbirliği congress while being part of the Altay management has sparked discussions about "double executive" roles within the community. This situation is said to pose a serious ethical issue.
ARDA ÇAKMAK'S MANAGEMENT LIST HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED Despite all these controversies, Arda Çakmak included Çetin in the board of directors.
The new management includes the following names:
Arda Çakmak (President), Arif Ölmez, Evren Han, Tolga Aslan, Zekai Arslan, Nurettin Özbek, İlke İğrek, Murat Kahramaner, Nilüfer Bircan, Okan Can Çelik, Beray Ardıç, Harun Erol, Hakan Kaynar, Berçen Kayıkçı, Abdülhamit Vardar, Savaş Çolakoğlu, Şener Köseoğlu, Kubilay Güvenç, Murat Aras, Gün Emre İçer, Seçkin Altınel, Çağrı Çetin, Kadir Hatipoğlu, İbrahim Ertem Kasar, Ertuğrul Cem Cihan
The developments at Gençlerbirliği have created disappointment and concern among a significant portion of the community. It remains to be seen what kind of roadmap the new management will follow under the shadow of these scandals.