Congress begins today, president elected tomorrow
Fenerbahçe's two-day congress kicks off today, Saturday, with the presidential election itself set for Sunday. Members will first vote on the administrative and financial reports today before choosing between Aziz Yıldırım and Hakan Safi tomorrow. This is the biggest decision at your club in years, one day of accountability, one day that decides the future. (6)
Safi claims Greenwood deal is done
Presidential candidate Hakan Safi has gone public claiming he has a four-year contract ready for Mason Greenwood, running until June 2030, if he wins the election. Marseille reportedly want around €55m for the forward, with Manchester United holding a sell-on clause. Safi says the agreement is fully prepared. Roma are also interested. (1) (8) (13)
Yıldırım hits back: 'Is this how you do transfers?'
Aziz Yıldırım has dismissed Safi's transfer claims, firing back publicly: "Böyle transfer mi olur!", "Is this how you do transfers!" He has promised to announce two striker signings at Sunday's congress and says he will focus on rebuilding the squad properly, including addressing the Samandıra facilities. (10) (14)
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Sporting president slams Safi's Suárez tactics
Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandas has reacted angrily to Hakan Safi's claims about signing Luis Suárez, calling the approach "dirty strategies" and stating Sporting hold all the cards, "faca e queijo na mão", the knife and the cheese. Reports in Portugal add that Safi has promised another star beyond Suárez. (3) (4) (11) (12)
Calhanoglu also on Safi's wishlist
Safi reportedly wants to bring Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu to Fenerbahçe as well. Inter consider the Turkish international fundamental to their project, so any move would be extremely difficult. (7)
Mourinho's compensation claim rejected
A Turkish court has rejected José Mourinho's moral damages claim against Galatasaray. No further details on the amount or grounds for the ruling were provided. (9)
Fan reactions
The mood among fans is split but intense. Some Porto supporters have noted that Ajax coach Francesco Farioli has arrived in Istanbul with his family on holiday, with Farioli linked to one of the presidential candidates' coaching shortlists. Meanwhile, Sporting fans are already tracking potential replacements for Luis Suárez, with Swansea's Zan Vipotnik reportedly being lined up should their striker leave for Fenerbahçe. See the discussion
