Hakan Safi: We will build one of the best squads in history

Speaking at the event, Hakan Safi said, "The two transfer meetings we held today seem to have been reflected here. They tell us 'you cannot sign star players,' but rest assured, we will. The sensitivity shown today by those who left the club trapped in financial fair play is touching to us all. The rules set by UEFA are clear and explicit. Those who wish to be informed can access them. Those who said 'I have nothing left to give to Fenerbahçe' while losing an election, and then confuse the minds of Fenerbahçe fans by saying 'no one but me can do this job,' are at it again. I also guarantee this: during our term, the stands will not be closed, and season tickets will not be canceled. The true owners of Fenerbahçe, you, will not be treated unfairly. We will not be among those who say 'Fenerbahçe children are crying' after asking 'what happens if you don't become champions.'"

Stating that success cannot be achieved without money, Safi continued:

"We will not be among those who wait to be eliminated from Europe after saying for years that 'transfers will arrive in time for the training camp.' It doesn't work without money. Therefore, I challenge you. I am raising my hand, I challenge you. An election is a wrestling arena. Whoever is going to do what, let them come out and say it clearly. This way, the question marks in the minds of the Fenerbahçe fans coming to the ballot box will end. We are determined to leave not the slightest question mark in your minds when you come to vote. We are coming not only to put money on the table but also to put our minds to work. We will also clearly explain how we will provide resources for our Fenerbahçe. We will increase revenues, which are 350 million euros, first to 500 million, and then all together to 1 billion euros. We must prepare our Fenerbahçe for the year 2050 together, hand in hand. This goal is also a debt we owe to our future generations. Let no one worry, our Fenerbahçe has no resource problem; we are here. Fenerbahçe's problem is not being able to use its resources properly. We will solve this too."

Emphasizing that Fenerbahçe has not been able to achieve stability in management, Safi assessed, "You know we haven't been champions for 12 years, but rest assured, I will never allow this to reach 13 years. We will definitely, absolutely make Fenerbahçe champions next season. For this, this brother of yours started working months ago. Our first step was the candidacy announcement. We announced our candidacy unconditionally, and then we formed the board of directors. In our meetings, we touched dozens of valuable Fenerbahçe brothers and sisters who want change in the community and want a strong Fenerbahçe. We have formed a management team that is ready to contribute financially and is well-versed in the community. 'Ask whatever you want from me' is not just our election slogan. I have never waited to be offered a position to contribute to Fenerbahçe. Whenever my club needed it, I took care to provide support without expectations and without conditions. For my fellow travelers, position has not been a goal either. All of them are names who have fought for Fenerbahçe in every area of their lives."

Hakan Safi emphasized that they have no demands, and stated the following:

"We will make Fenerbahçe champions, let no one have any doubt about that. After building one of the best squads in history, we will protect our group of players with all our might off the pitch as well. We will not let anyone feed on our Fenerbahçe's players or coach. We will not give any breathing room to those who derive benefits for themselves from the community. Where I am, I am the only one who builds the structure. The era of comfort and indifference at Fenerbahçe will end as of the morning of June 8. Where the fans are sleepless, no one will sleep. We will have full control over Samandıra. We will intervene immediately against anyone who harms Fenerbahçe on or off the pitch. The era of indecision will now end."

Hakan Safi concluded his words by addressing the Euroleague management with the following expressions:

"Our policies regarding amateur branches. Protecting existing branches and opening new ones is one of my most important goals. Fenerbahçe should be at the top in every branch it competes in. This is what suits us and this community. We will do everything in our power. I want to address the Euroleague management from here. Fenerbahçe is a partner of the Euroleague. They are not our partners; we are theirs. We are the ones who add value there. After seeing the referee disaster on the pitch, alternatives are emerging. Second places are not Fenerbahçe's destiny. We will all remember this together again."

News Source: 12punto