Aziz Yıldırım's Decision to Step Down at the End of the Season and Derby Statement

Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım, in statements made to journalist Feridun Niğdelioğlu, announced that he will leave the presidency at the end of the season, while stating that İsmail Kartal will continue his duties and they will win the Galatasaray derby on October 26.

He Will Leave the Presidency at the End of the Season

Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım made statements to journalist Feridun Niğdelioğlu regarding current issues and stated once again that he will leave the presidency at the end of the season, regardless of the results the team achieves.

İsmail Kartal's Term of Office

Touching upon İsmail Kartal's resignation process as well, Yıldırım stated that Kartal will continue his duties and that they did not persuade him, but rather asked him about his decision.

Yıldırım emphasized that as long as he is in office, İsmail Kartal will remain at the head of the team and that the head coach has made the final decision to continue.

Champions League and the Team's Situation

Evaluating the current situation of the team, Yıldırım said that they are not yet fully ready, but as he promised, he put the team into the Champions League.

Stating that he trusts this squad in the Champions League, Yıldırım expressed his belief that the team will earn much better points, bringing both financial income and points to Fenerbahçe.

Emphasis on the Galatasaray Derby

Speaking assertively about the Galatasaray derby as well, Yıldırım noted that he is stating clearly from today that they will defeat their arch-rival on October 26 at their home ground.