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Fenerbahçe Candidate Claims Power to Sign Mbappé, Discusses Transfers
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Fenerbahçe Candidate Claims Power to Sign Mbappé, Discusses Transfers

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım's associate Mahmut Uslu discussed transfer plans and team needs.
  • Uslu claimed the club has the financial power to sign Kylian Mbappé if needed.
  • He also addressed potential coaching appointments and player transfers, including Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Serhou Guirassy.

Mahmut Uslu, a member of the executive board for Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım, has outlined ambitious transfer plans and addressed the team's needs in a recent broadcast. Uslu stated that the club requires two strikers, a left-footed center-back, and a versatile young player, asserting that agreements for the strikers are already in place.

In a bold statement, Uslu suggested that Fenerbahçe possesses the financial capability to acquire a player of Kylian Mbappé's caliber, referencing a potential issue at Real Madrid. He emphasized that while financial regulations, including UEFA's limits, must be adhered to, the club's management structure is robust enough for such a move.

Regarding coaching, Uslu clarified that while they are working on identifying candidates, the process takes time, refuting claims about immediate decisions. He also commented on player transfers, noting that Ferdi Kadıoğlu has indicated a desire to play for clubs at a higher level, such as Barcelona, and will not be joining Fenerbahçe. Uslu also mentioned that the current management has already made an offer for Serhou Guirassy, suggesting that negotiations would be difficult given the player's status at clubs like Dortmund.

Uslu also touched upon internal team matters, revealing that a key player wishes to leave the club. He expressed the intention to speak with the player and attempt to persuade them to stay, highlighting the importance of retaining talent within the squad.

Teknik direktör çalışmalarını yaptık. Bir seneliğine geliyoruz, bunun altını çizelim! Jose Mourinho'yu başkan söylerken; Aykut Kocaman o zaman da vardı! Söylese, o zaman söylerdi! Aykut Kocaman'a çok ayıp ediyorlar! İsmail Kartal söyleniyor. Çalıştık ve yönetimin önüne getireceğiz isimleri! Üç günde teknik direktör seçimi olmaz, 10 gün sürer!

— Mahmut UsluAddressing the process of selecting a new head coach.
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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.