Statement from Başakşehir President Gümüşdağ on Karzev: 'We will evaluate his defense'

RAMS Başakşehir President Göksel Gümüşdağ announced that Israeli footballer Eden Karzev has given a statement to the prosecutor's office due to his social media post. Stating that Karzev's post was unacceptable, Gümüşdağ expressed that they would evaluate his defense and reach a decision.

Additionally, it was announced that RAMS Başakşehir has signed a jersey chest sponsorship agreement with an Italian construction firm. President Gümüşdağ made statements regarding the current agenda following the agreement. Stating that they have launched an investigation into Israeli footballer Eden Karzev's social media post and will make a decision after his defense, Gümüşdağ said, "Karzev is our player. He made a post on his social media account. When we noticed this, our administrative director Murat Yaman called him in and stated that we had launched a disciplinary investigation. I gave the instruction myself. We requested his defense. In his defense, he said, 'I wanted to express myself regarding peace, not war. I am not someone who wants war; I want peace. I was misunderstood, I apologize,' and he removed the post. However, despite this, our sensitivity and that of our country on this matter is very high. It is not an acceptable situation. We will evaluate his defense and make a decision. He also gave his statement to the police and the prosecutor's office. He used the same expressions there as well."

Furthermore, regarding transfers, Gümüşdağ stated that they want to add at least two more players to the squad during the mid-season transfer window. He said that they have completed the transfer of Josef de Souza and that they will make decisions regarding players to be sent off after a meeting with the coach. He added that no request has come from Galatasaray yet for French right-back Leo Dubois and that they are satisfied with the player.

Finally, Gümüşdağ shared the evaluations made at the Union of Clubs Foundation meeting, where the general problems of Turkish football were discussed. He stated that their efforts to bring the revenue of Turkish football to a better point are continuing.