09.04.2025 23:10
Fenerbahçe football player Allan Saint-Maximin made striking statements about his coach Jose Mourinho, with whom he had a disagreement. The French star said, "In football, you can have disagreements; there may be topics on which you differ, and that is very normal. Ultimately, I can say that I have a great love and respect for my coach."
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Allan Saint-Maximin, who joined Fenerbahçe at the beginning of the season by paying an 8 million euro loan fee to Ah Ahli, made special statements to FBTV. The French star also touched upon the incident between him and head coach Jose Mourinho.
"WE SHOWED EVERYONE THAT WE WANT TO BE CHAMPIONS"
The 28-year-old footballer's statements regarding the Portuguese coach are as follows;
"It was really a tough match. Looking back at the matches played between Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor in the past, they have always been tough encounters. The first match we played against Trabzonspor was also difficult. We managed to win with a last-minute goal. In the last match we played at home, our only goal was to secure 3 points. We are happy to have achieved that. It was also very important to reduce the point difference to 3 and create pressure on the opponent. The match was not easy for us. We conceded 1 goal, and after that goal, things got a bit difficult, but from that point on, we needed to show character. We managed to do that. We showed everyone that we want to be champions and gave a strong response with a clear 4-1 result. Talisca's last goal was truly incredible. With our fans behind us, we need to win every match until the end of the season to increase our chances of becoming champions.
"I AM SOMEONE WHO ALWAYS SPEAKS HONESTLY"
I am someone who always speaks honestly. I always try to express this in football as well. In fact, people in football cannot always say what they think; they may convey different things. However, from my perspective, I prefer to do what I love and be honest. I do this job simply because I love it. I love everything about the feeling and atmosphere in football. Therefore, for these reasons, I play football. My reasons for playing football may be different for some people, and I respect that. Of course, when I first started playing football, my goal was to earn money, fulfill my dreams, and support my family. I have realized these thoughts and desires. That’s why I am currently focused on playing football, which is the job I love.
THE FIRST CALL FROM MOURINHO
When our coach Jose Mourinho called me, there were actually many opportunities and options. At that time, I was playing football in Saudi Arabia, and everything was going well for me. Jose Mourinho's conversation with me enlightened, developed, and changed my thoughts. Because we haven't had a championship for years, and I need to go there and help Fenerbahçe become champions. Then I looked at the fans and saw that they were incredible. Then I thought, let me go there and try to make the fans happy.
"I LOVE MOURINHO VERY MUCH"
We have always been direct with each other. We honestly express what we feel to each other. We do this with respect for one another. I love him very much. I can never forget what he has done for the young friends in Fenerbahçe Academy and my academy. What he has done is more important to me than many things. There are many coaches in the football world who would not do this.
"THERE MAY BE ISSUES WE DISAGREE ON"
It wouldn't be right for me to name names here, but there are many coaches who would not do what Jose Mourinho does. What he does is very important and valuable to me. You can have discussions in football; there may be issues you disagree on, and that is very normal. Ultimately, I can say that I have great love and respect for my coach. Similarly, I have great respect for many of the things he has achieved in the past. I hope we can realize our wishes and desires together and finish the season in the best possible way. This will be the most important thing for us.
"A LOT OF THINGS ARE WRITTEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA"
I love our fans very much. Since the moment I arrived here, they have supported me incredibly. Even when we couldn't perform well as a team, they always supported us. I experience and feel the love and support they show me every time I step onto the field. A lot of things are written on social media. I want to remind our fans that they should not believe everything that is written there. We need to focus more on the field.
"EVERYONE WANTS TO BE A CHAMPION"
We want to act together and do things this way. Therefore, I think it is much more important to focus on these. I am someone who is used to pressure; it doesn't affect me. I might not even look at my phone, but it can affect the team. I want our fans to always be behind us. We want this as a team too. We will fight until the end. Everyone here, from the players to the cooks, wants the championship very much and is working hard.
"WE NEED OUR FANS"
There are times when I ask the coaches in the technical staff who come here at 08:00 in the morning and leave at 21:00, 'Don't you have a family?' Because everyone is working very hard. And this is a daily occurrence. What is happening is not easy, and everyone's goal is to win the championship. We need our fans very, very much to achieve this championship. Of course, I understand them; it has been a very difficult process for Fenerbahçe. Even though it has been a long time since a championship has come, we ask for support from our fans. I am sure that I will give my best on the field to help this team and win the championship.
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