Former Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım has introduced his bid for the membership’s presidency as soon as once more, revealing a compelling imaginative and prescient for the staff’s future throughout a latest interview.
Yıldırım, who led Fenerbahçe from 1998 to 2018, shared insights into his plans, together with a possible partnership with famend supervisor Jose Mourinho.
“I met with Jose Mourinho face-to-face last week. We had a two-hour discussion,” Yıldırım disclosed. “I told him, ‘Fenerbahçe needs you, and you need Fenerbahçe. Whichever candidate wins, make sure to come to Fenerbahçe.’ He warmly welcomed these sincere words. Currently, my team is in talks with his representatives. If we win, we will likely bring Mourinho to lead Fenerbahçe.”
Yıldırım’s resolution to run for president comes forward of the Ordinary General Assembly Election scheduled for June.
In his interviews, he emphasised the significance of revitalizing Fenerbahçe’s greatness, citing the necessity to be taught from previous errors and unite the membership’s group for achievement.
“We will hold a public meeting with the press on Wednesday or Thursday to announce my candidacy for Fenerbahçe presidency at the congress,” Yıldırım said. “Our aim is to enhance Fenerbahçe’s stature even further. Our struggle is for the greatness of Fenerbahçe. We will unite the community, bringing fans and the club together as we did during the 3 July (2011) process, to ensure Fenerbahçe becomes champions again.”
Regarding “the Special One,” Yıldırım expressed his want to nominate the Portuguese tactician as the pinnacle coach if elected.
“Fenerbahçe cannot afford to stick with familiar faces anymore. We must compete with top coaches and teams. We must win the league in Türkiye and at least reach the finals in Europe. We have discussed this extensively. Mourinho is a crucial figure, and I hope to bring him if we win,” he mentioned.
Yıldırım’s feedback relating to Mourinho have garnered worldwide consideration:
– The Sun reported Mourinho’s potential return to teaching after 4 years, linking him to a reunion with former participant Fred.
– Football Italia named Mourinho as the favourite for the Fenerbahçe managerial place.
– Spanish newspaper AS speculated about Mourinho’s doable transfer to Türkiye.
– Tutto Mercato highlighted Yıldırım’s dedication to nominate Mourinho.
– Portuguese media, together with Record and A Bola, echoed the chance of Mourinho becoming a member of Fenerbahçe beneath Yıldırım’s management.
Source: www.dailysabah.com