Fred pushing for Atlético-MG move
Fred is working to leave Fenerbahçe and join Brazilian side Atlético-MG. Former Shakhtar teammate Bernard, now at the Belo Horizonte club, revealed he actively helped push the deal forward. "Excellent for us," Bernard said about the potential transfer. (4) The midfielder also mentioned that Fenerbahçe teammate Renan Lodi has been in his ear about the club, the two talk constantly. This one is gathering speed and it's worth watching closely.
Yıldırım calls for unity among presidential rivals
Aziz Yıldırım made a direct appeal to fellow candidates Ali Koç and Hakan Safi: unite for the good of the club. "Come, let's unite!" Yıldırım said ahead of the presidential election. (5) He offered to step aside if the other two can agree on a shared path forward. Whether Koç or Safi take the offer seriously remains to be seen, but it's a striking move in what's shaping up to be a heated election.
Safi reveals board list
Hakan Safi has unveiled his full board of directors slate ahead of the club election. (3) The candidate is positioning himself as the alternative to the Koç-Yıldırım dynamic that has dominated Fenerbahçe politics for years. Names on the list are now public and scrutiny begins immediately.
