Abdullah Kiğılı declares his side ahead of Fenerbahçe presidential elections

Hakan Safi, who has announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election at Fenerbahçe, shared on his social media account that he visited one of the club's veteran figures, Abdullah Kiğılı. In his post, Safi stated, "We visited our esteemed elder, Mr. Abdullah Kiğılı, who has carried the love and sense of belonging to Fenerbahçe strongly for years, who has never withheld his support from us, and who has courageously shown that he is by our side."

Abdullah Kiğılı, who has held significant roles within the Fenerbahçe community, stated in his remarks following the visit that he is determined to stand with Hakan Safi in the presidential race. Kiğılı said, "I have taken my side. I have taken my place beside Hakan Safi. Because it is time for young people to be in management at Fenerbahçe, and we need to support them. Hakan Safi said he would continue on this path alone, without taking a single penny from anyone, and that he does not need anyone. I am with him all the way and will provide my support. Aziz Yıldırım was president for 20 years, isn't that enough? I stood by him too; I grew Fenerium. I made money for the club. I taught retail to other clubs as well. But now, younger generations should take over Fenerbahçe."

Kiğılı also responded to questions regarding his relationship with Aziz Yıldırım, saying, "I am not offended; he is offended with me because I met with Ali Koç. Am I not supposed to meet with anyone? Am I supposed to ask, 'Aziz, what do you say, should I meet with this person?' and reach an agreement with him?"

This move by Abdullah Kiğılı has indicated that support for young candidates at Fenerbahçe may increase. It is being watched with curiosity how these developments in the Fenerbahçe community ahead of the presidential elections will affect the competition between the candidates.

News Source: 12punto