31.01.2026 14:40
Speaking at the Fenerbahçe High Advisory Board Meeting, President Sadettin Saran emphasized unity and championship, receiving applause from the audience with his words, "This seat is a trust."
The Fenerbahçe Club Ordinary High Advisory Board Meeting was held at the Faruk Ilgaz Facilities. During the meeting, the High Advisory Board President Şekip Mosturoğlu delivered the opening speech, while President Sadettin Saran and former president Ali Koç were also present in the hall. While the club's financial situation was shared with the public, the statements made by President Sadettin Saran, who took the podium, were applauded for a long time in the hall.
"WE SAW THE STRENGTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN A SHORT TIME"
Reminding that they have only been in office for four months, Sadettin Saran stated that they saw how strong the community is in a short time, saying, "We are making great efforts. I hope we will experience results that we will all be proud of at the end of the season."
"IF FENERBAHÇE UNITES, NOTHING CAN STAND IN ITS WAY"
Touching on the first trophy won with the football team, Saran emphasized that the enthusiasm experienced in the stands and on the streets that evening was very valuable. Saran said, "This reminded us that if Fenerbahçe unites, nothing can stand in front of this community."
"THIS SEAT IS A TRUST"
Expressing his view on the presidency with clear words, Sadettin Saran stated, "The presidency of Fenerbahçe is not a position where personal issues or different calculations come before the club. This seat is not mine; it is a trust. I did not come here to hold on, but to serve in a manner worthy of this position."
"RESPONSIBILITY STARTED THAT DAY"
Conveying that he told his friends that their happiest day was that day, Saran said, "Because the responsibility was starting. Since that day, we have not had our happiest day, and we knew it would not happen."
THANKS TO FORMER PRESIDENTS
Touching on the exit from the Banks Association process, Saran thanked Aziz Yıldırım, Ali Koç, and Murat Ülker for their contributions to reaching this point.
"WE WILL BE CHAMPIONS TOGETHER"
Concluding his speech with a championship message, Sadettin Saran said, "Our goal is clear, and that is the championship. We will stay calm, take the right steps, trust each other, and we will be champions together," receiving great applause from the hall.