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Aziz Yıldırım announced his decisions on Ederson, Amrabat, Kante, and Cherif
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Aziz Yıldırım announced his decisions on Ederson, Amrabat, Kante, and Cherif

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım stated that the team would play in European finals in the future and would have won the championship with reinforcements.
  • Yıldırım discussed potential coaching candidates, including Aykut Kocaman, and mentioned ongoing negotiations with three foreign players, aiming to finalize transfers soon.
  • He reiterated his call for unity within the club and outlined plans to increase stadium capacity and improve revenue streams.

Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım expressed confidence in the club's future, asserting that the team will eventually reach European finals. He believes that with strategic reinforcements, the team could have secured the championship this season. Yıldırım indicated that while the coaching position hasn't been finalized, discussions are underway with several candidates, including Aykut Kocaman, and that negotiations with three foreign players are in progress, with potential announcements as early as next week.

Fenerbahçe will definitely play in a final in Europe in the future, I say this with belief. Our team is a good team; if we had made reinforcements, we would have been champions. We will set out to be champions. I hope we succeed in the end.

— Aziz YıldırımRegarding Fenerbahçe's future European performance and championship aspirations.

Yıldırım defended Aykut Kocaman, highlighting his past success with 17 wins in 18 matches and his leadership during the 3 Temmuz (July 3) period. He criticized those who have attacked Kocaman, suggesting they are trying to obstruct his campaign. Despite acknowledging Kocaman's strengths, Yıldırım stated that the final decision on the coach would be made after the elections, emphasizing that the coach must align with their transfer strategy.

Discussions are being held with three foreign players. We are setting out to be champions, the coach must be with us! We will make transfers together, we will progress together.

— Aziz YıldırımDiscussing potential player and coach acquisitions.

The candidate also extended an ongoing call for unity within the club, urging reconciliation regardless of the election outcome. He outlined ambitious plans to increase stadium capacity to 64,000 and revamp revenue streams from sponsorships, uniforms, and sideline advertising. Yıldırım positioned himself as a leader rather than just a candidate, aiming to guide Fenerbahçe towards future success.

Aykut Kocaman got 17 wins in 18 matches! He didn't play defensively, he beat everyone. He only drew once at home against Bursaspor!

— Aziz YıldırımDefending Aykut Kocaman's past performance.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.