Hamit Altıntop makes statement on Semih Kılıçsoy!

The decision to send Semih Kılıçsoy, who plays for Beşiktaş, to the U21 National Team after he had been selected for the A National Team occupied the agenda for a long time. National Teams Supervisor Hamit Altıntop made statements regarding the issue.

Speaking to the L1 Üçgen YouTube channel, Hamit Altıntop's statements are as follows:

"WE WILL BE WITH HIM FOR LIFE"

Semih Kılıçsoy himself says he is worn out. "I don't know that the player said such a thing." Feyyaz Uçar explained it that way. The Beşiktaş side uses the word 'mobbing'. What is mobbing? Your player plays in two European matches, scores two goals, and his value increases. We think he will prepare better for the future this way. There are examples in the past. Those who wear that jersey early can disappear. We made this decision with Montella. We wanted to include him in the squad to prepare him for the future. The goal was for him to see the environment, to imagine it, and for the coach to get to know Semih. It was immediately blown out of proportion, it became a big balloon. Semih might leave his own club in the summer, but he will continue in the National Team. We will be with him for life. We were surprised by such a reaction from those fans.

"I DO NOT NEED TURKISH FOOTBALL AS MUCH AS TURKISH FOOTBALL NEEDS ME"

Can such a world exist? It is impossible for such a thing to happen. This is not something to be accepted. We represent 85 million people. They say agents are doing this, doing that. Then let me start a company. God forbid, let me make collaborations, let players come accordingly, let me build the squad. Let the coach come accordingly. Such a thing cannot be. My heart and conscience are clear. You know the saying, 'one judges others by oneself'. I will not be modest about that. I do not need Turkish football as much as Turkish football needs me. Some friends who show off on Twitter might pull this situation in different directions. I love my country, Turkish football needs me. People may think differently, but I don't really care. We want to play a good tournament in Germany and make history. Even if it doesn't happen in this tournament, we will achieve great successes in future tournaments.

"SEMİH IS A DIAMOND OF A KID"

We cannot make Semih a tool. He is our child. He is a diamond of a kid. Is it appropriate to put that child in this situation? Montella knows what he is doing, don't worry, Semih. He knows something about you. He will learn so much. We want sustainability, we want stability. When Semih Kılıçsoy comes to this team in two years, he will play without any excuses. He will carry the team.

"THIS GENERATION WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP"

The 2005 generation will perhaps touch the trophy in 2032. This generation will captain, will provide leadership. We are preparing them for that. It is not about Semih Kılıçsoy playing in a friendly match and scoring a goal. We want to build a magnificent team with this 2005 generation in 2032.