Who is Sergen Yalçın's brother and what is his illness?

Sergen Yalçın has been going through difficult times recently. His brother, Gürsoy Yalçın, was hospitalized and is undergoing medical treatment. Sergen Yalçın stated that he could not take on the role of Beşiktaş head coach due to his brother's illness.

Sergen Yalçın: “Family is more important than anything”

In a statement on Ekol TV, Sergen Yalçın explained why he could not accept the Beşiktaş head coach position, saying, “There are other matters I need to focus on; I have my family. Family is more important than anything. Being a head coach is a job that requires total concentration; I told the president that I would not be able to focus on this matter. The president understood this very well.”

Breaking news --> Sergen Yalçın's brother Gürsoy Yalçın has passed away

Sergen Yalçın's brother has been receiving treatment for 2.5 years, his condition worsened recently

He described his brother's condition by saying, “My brother has been receiving treatment for 2.5 years. Suddenly, we took him to the hospital by ambulance, and they put him in intensive care. His life was in danger; it was very critical. We didn't expect it either. The process was going normally, and then something sudden happened to him. He promised me, ‘I will get better.’”

In a message shared on January 7, Sergen Yalçın announced that his brother had been moved out of intensive care.

The Yalçın family has not provided detailed information regarding Gürsoy Yalçın's illness.

Who is Sergen Yalçın's brother, Gürsoy Yalçın?

Sergen Yalçın's younger brother, Gürsoy Yalçın, is someone who, like his older brother, has been involved in the world of football.

Born in 1977, Gürsoy Yalçın began his professional football career at Beşiktaş in 1996. Later, he played for Elazığspor, Beykozspor, Körfezspor, Ayazağaspor, and Pendikspor. He retired from football in 2001.

After ending his football career, he began working as a scout.