Statement from Aziz Yıldırım Regarding İsmail Kartal: He Is at the Head of His Duty
Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım announced that Head Coach İsmail Kartal, who decided to resign after the Roma match, will continue his duties and remain at the helm of the team.
Following the resignation development after the Roma match, Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım stated that Head Coach İsmail Kartal is at the head of his duty and will not leave the team as long as he remains in office.
Resignation Decision After the Roma Match
Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal had announced that he would resign during the press conference following the Roma match. Following this surprise decision, Club President Aziz Yıldırım evaluated the situation and made statements to the public.
Clear Support from Aziz Yıldırım
President Aziz Yıldırım stated that they had no prior knowledge of İsmail Kartal's resignation decision and emphasized that the coach is at the head of his duty. Yıldırım expressed, "Until I leave, İsmail Kartal is the head coach of Fenerbahçe."
Criticism of the Press and Commentators
Directing criticisms at members of the press and social media commentators, Aziz Yıldırım stated that certain news reports and social media pressure created a false public opinion, and this situation negatively affected the coaching staff and the football players.
Call to Fans and Community Values
Stating that events such as the throwing of foreign objects during the Roma match were regrettable, Yıldırım expressed that the community must protect all its values and that such pressures harm the team.
Champions League and Season Goals
Reminding that qualifying for the Champions League after 18 years is a major success, Aziz Yıldırım noted that they aim for the championship in the Turkish League at the end of the season and that support for the team must continue.