Will Sadettin Saran be a candidate? Fenerbahçe is going to elections.

Will Sadettin Saran be a candidate? Fenerbahçe is going to elections.

28.04.2026 10:52

As Fenerbahçe heads to elections again after 7 months, whether Sadettin Saran will run remains uncertain, though backstage speculation suggests he may run again.

Things are not calming down at Fenerbahçe. The yellow-navy club is preparing to go to an electoral congress again just 7 months after the last election. All eyes are on whether current president Sadettin Saran will run for office.

ELECTION DECISION EXPECTED

The election date at the club is expected to be officially announced soon. The future of Sadettin Saran, who was elected president in last year's extraordinary congress, is a matter of curiosity.

NO CLEAR STATEMENT FROM SARAN

Saran, who previously said, "If we can't make champions, we won't stay here," has not yet announced a formal decision regarding his candidacy. However, behind-the-scenes talk suggests that Saran may run again with a new team.

CANDIDATES START TO EMERGE

Among those who have announced their candidacy ahead of the Fenerbahçe election are Hakan Safi, Oktay Uludoğan, and Barış Göktürk. Former TFF President Mehmet Ali Aydınlar is also reported to be preparing for candidacy. Aziz Yıldırım, in a previous statement, announced he would not run.

THE PROCESS BEHIND THE ELECTION DECISION

It is noted that the ongoing judicial process played a role in Sadettin Saran's decision to call an election. Developments during his presidency and on-field results have led to this new election process at the club.

UNCERTAINTY PREVAILS IN THE COMMUNITY

Both on-field results and administrative developments have sparked curiosity about how the new era at Fenerbahçe will take shape. Significant changes are expected to occur at the club along with the election process.

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