Saran says goodbye, head held high
Sadettin Saran addressed Fenerbahçe's general assembly for the final time today as the club's congress opened. He is not running for re-election. His parting words: "Başım dik ayrılıyorum", I leave with my head held high. (4) He was applauded by the members as he exited the congress hall. (5)
The election is underway
The Fenerbahçe congress runs June 6–7, with Aziz Yıldırım and Hakan Safi competing for the presidency. Yıldırım addressed the assembly live today. (3) Safi brought a heavyweight guest, Italian legend Paolo Maldini, who attended the congress in a show of support. Safi said Maldini would serve as the club's football advisor if he wins. (2)
Safi doubles down on transfer promises
Presidential candidate Hakan Safi has reaffirmed that he has agreements in place with Luis Suárez, Merih Demiral, and Mason Greenwood. (1) These are the kind of names that win elections, and he knows it. Whether the deals hold after the vote is another question entirely, but the message to the congress is clear: big stars, big ambitions.
