10.05.2025 15:41
Former Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Volkan Demirel stated that his name was frequently mentioned for the technical staff during Jose Mourinho's arrival process at Fenerbahçe, but he did not receive a direct offer. Demirel said in a live broadcast, "I was also told by Aziz Yıldırım to join the management. For me, neither being an assistant to a coach nor taking on a managerial role is an option."
Volkan Demirel announced Aziz Yıldırım's offer live on air.
Volkan Demirel revealed whether he received an offer to join the technical staff of Fenerbahçe when Jose Mourinho was appointed. Demirel also made a striking confession regarding Aziz Yıldırım.
After Fenerbahçe's 4-1 victory against Başakşehir, Volkan Demirel made statements on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel. Speaking live, Demirel used striking expressions. Here are Volkan Demirel's statements:
("When Mourinho first arrived, your name was mentioned a lot. 'Volkan Demirel, why don't you join the technical staff, work with Mourinho?' Did such an offer come?") "I didn't receive a direct offer, but it was said to me a lot.
At the same time, I was told by Aziz Yıldırım to join the management as well. For me, neither being an assistant to a coach nor transitioning to a managerial position is an option.
I have charted my own path; my path is coaching. How far I will progress on this path and how successful I will be will be shown by time.
Of course, I have goals, but whenever the right time comes, then..."