Acun Ilıcalı gives the good news: We might have a surprise

Fenerbahçe executive Acun Ilıcalı made exclusive statements to Haber Global. Ilıcalı provided information on many topics, from the Çağlar Söyüncü transfer to names currently on the agenda. 

Here are the highlights from Ilıcalı's statements:

"Jose Mourinho liked Topuk Yaylası and is very happy with the players. He said there would be two surprises. 

He said two names have clearly integrated very well. I liked their performances, but I cannot give their names. Both of these players are domestic."

I AM CURIOUS ABOUT THE TRANSFERS 

"The fans' desire for transfers is normal; I understand this. For years, I have also been curious about which transfers will come. 

We brought in the most decorated coach in the world. It would not be appropriate for us to bring in a transfer that Jose Mourinho does not approve of. We are working in harmony with our coach. The transfer window has just started; there are two months left. We are on the right track.

I can say that we will build the squad of our dreams."

ÇAĞLAR TRANSFER

"Çağlar Söyüncü's price tag has hovered around 30-40 million euros, and he is a footballer whose price has been discussed recently. He played for us on loan. It is not easy to acquire Çağlar while Atletico Madrid wants to play him. Negotiations started at 15 million euros. We met every day and signed the deal. 

We are very happy; Mario Branco has put in a huge effort. Çağlar has had a great impact. First, Çağlar agreed with us. I was very moved; his conversation with our president was very beautiful. He said he wanted to continue his life at Fenerbahçe. 

These things impressed me and our president. Çağlar stood firm and pushed Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid also showed understanding regarding the matter. Çağlar had 4-5 suitors... It was a happy ending."

I TRUST THIS TEAM 

"I am trying to support our president. We are trying to share the responsibilities by taking them on ourselves. Unity creates strength. Ahmet Ketenci has dedicated himself to Fenerbahçe in an incredible way. 

Mario Branco is very good, and Jose Mourinho is here. I believe in this team; we are standing strong, we are a good team.  

Before the election, we reached an agreement with a world-famous star and asked Jose Mourinho. If we had announced it, Turkey would be talking about this name. 

Jose Mourinho said, 'If he comes, he will disrupt the good players I have, and that won't work for me. However, if you sign him, it is the club's decision. It won't be a problem.' 

This time the ball came to us, and Ali Koç said, 'I will not harm Fenerbahçe just to win an election.'"

"We say world star, but did Alex come from a big team? Did Pierre van Hooijdonk come from a very big team? World-class players should be like this. We are bringing in the name at the top of Jose Mourinho's striker transfer list."

"IF WE WANTED TO, WE WOULD HAVE KEPT BATSHUAYI"

"If Fenerbahçe wanted to keep Michy Batshuayi, we would have extended his contract. He made a request at the end of the season, and we thought that for the club's interests, these figures should not be paid. Even if he had stayed, he would have been our third striker. A star striker is coming, Edin Dzeko is here, and Batshuayi would have been third. We did not want to pay a large amount of money. He also said he would go to another club. His agent explained to Mario Branco that they would be leaving. We said, 'May your path be clear.' We are bringing in a bigger footballer."

"EDIN DZEKO WANTS TO STAY"

"Edin Dzeko wants to stay, and we are very happy. We also want him to stay. Jose Mourinho is happy too. At this stage, he is staying. However, if 30 million euros comes from Saudi Arabia, then it will be up to our president's discretion."

"WE MIGHT HAVE ONE MORE SURPRISE"

"The striker issue is very important for Jose Mourinho. After signing the first name on the list, we might have one more surprise. We might consider one more name afterward."

"WE WILL NOT SELL FERDİ FOR 40 MILLION EUROS"

"Ferdi Kadıoğlu is very valuable to our president and to us. If Ferdi does not want to leave, we will never sell him. Bring 40 million euros, Ali Koç will definitely not sell Ferdi! Only if Ferdi wants to leave despite all this insistence, only then would we part ways."

"IF FERDİ DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE, HE WILL NOT GO"

"Look at the players Ali Koç has sold... The figures are always astronomical. The president's priority is Fenerbahçe. Over 30 million could come for Ferdi. It would also be a Turkish record. Even then, if Ferdi does not want to leave, Ali Koç will never let him go."

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