Search conducted at the home of Fenerbahçe President Saadettin Saran: First statement from Saran

Fenerbahçe Sports Club President Saadettin Saran has been summoned to testify as part of a drug investigation.

It was learned that Saran, who is abroad, hIt was learned that he would be brought to the Istanbul Courthouse under policeescort to have his statement taken in the capacity of asuspect.It was learned that his statement would be taken in the capacity of a suspect.It was learned.

Within the scope of the drug investigation, Fenerbahçe Club PresiPresident and businessman Sadettin Saran wassummonedto testify as a suspect.

It was learned that Saran, who is abroadfor a match with Fenerbahçe, had hishis statement will betaken.

Additionally, a two-hour search was conducted at Saran's home.

FIRST STATEMENTFROM SADETTINSARAN

Summoned toFollowing the summons, Saran, in a statement to Sözcü, said, "I will return to Turkey tomorrow morning and I have nothing to fear."

Saran landed in Istanbul via a private jet at 00:30 Turkish time. 

STATEMENT FROMSARAN'SLAWYERRECEIVED

SadettinSaran's lawyer Ali Alper Alpoğlu, on his social media account regardingmyclient, thedevelopmentsthat haveomade astatement.

Alpoğlu usedthe following expressions.Statement

Regarding the news reports reflected in the press about our President, Mr. Sadettin Saran, the need has arisen for me to provide the following information at his request.

Our President, Mr. Sadettin Saran, yesterdayevening wasinformed

thathefor the Olimpia Milano – Fenerbahçe Beko matchand to conduct certain transfernegotiations, he has goneabroad.

He has been informed regarding the judicial process reflected in the public eye. Upon becoming awareof the situation, he has initiated the processof returningto our countryand will provide his statementimmediately.He willenter Turkey.He will enter Turkey.

Necessary information regarding the matter will continue to be provided by me.

We present this to the public's information.