Fenerbahçe's presidential race is heating up fast, and candidate Hakan Safi just made sure he stays at the center of the conversation.
Hakan Safi: 'I could have signed Osimhen'
Hakan Safi went on live television and claimed Victor Osimhen was within reach. "If I wanted to, I could have signed Osimhen," he said. He also made it clear there is no contact whatsoever with Jorge Jesus. With club elections looming, every word from the candidates carries weight, and this one lands heavy. (9)
Paolo Maldini linked to Safi's campaign
Reports from Fotomaç say Paolo Maldini is coming to Istanbul to stand alongside Hakan Safi at a press conference. A figure like Maldini appearing in Fenerbahçe's presidential politics would be a serious power move. It remains unconfirmed for now, but the timing is not accidental. (11)
Fan-reaktioner
The mood in Turkish football circles right now is split. Across social platforms, some fans are buzzing about the Safi claims while others are more focused on the Turkish Cup picture, with Fenerbahçe potentially facing Trabzonspor in the Super Cup semi-final if results fall into place. See the discussion here.
