Belözoğlu Signs On: Cup Targets and Bus Attack Case

Fenerbahçe's new head coach Emre Belözoğlu signed his contract yesterday and answered reporters' questions. Stressing that he came on board because he believes in the team, the 46-year-old coach said he met with the club on Tuesday and that they had taken the necessary steps.

Belözoğlu said he wanted to make a quick impact on the team's football. Acknowledging that he is aware of the expectations, the head coach said, "If the cups come, I'll say I was successful." Reminding everyone that he is Fenerbahçe's 99th head coach, Belözoğlu said they want to win 10 to 15 cups and hand the job over to the 100th head coach.

Stating that his staff will consist of 12 or 13 people, Belözoğlu said there are six Pro Licence holders and that a Spanish supporter who has previously assisted top coaches will also be on the team. Mentioning his friendship with Okan Buruk, Belözoğlu said that even if his rival were his own brother, he wants Fenerbahçe to become champions.

Meanwhile, the investigation into the Fenerbahçe team bus, which was shot at on April 4, 2015, on the return trip from the Rizespor match, has been completed. The Trabzon Chief Public Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment against 5 suspects. The indictment requests that the suspects be sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment on charges of attempted intentional murder against the 39 people on the bus. The bus driver was seriously injured in the attack and was left in life-threatening condition. In its statement, the Fenerbahçe club said it has full confidence in the state's resolve and in Turkish justice.