Emre Belözoğlu signs on: I'm not the Emre of five years ago

Fenerbahçe held a signing ceremony at Chobani Stadium for head coach Emre Belözoğlu. Belözoğlu stressed that he is not the Emre of five years ago. Thanking the chairman and executives who believed in him, the coach said they would move quickly.

Belözoğlu said his coaching staff would consist of 12 to 13 people. He explained that the staff includes 6 people with Pro licenses and figures with more than 100 elite-level experiences, and that a Spanish support staff member who has previously assisted top coaches will also be part of it. He added that they have built a strong team that will protect the privacy of Samandıra.

Referring to his friendship with Okan Buruk, Belözoğlu said, "There are things more important than friendships and bonds. We came for the championship." The coach, who said "Even if my rival were my own brother, he would still be my rival," said he wants a style of play for Fenerbahçe where passion and quality come together.

Noting that it is valuable to return to the Champions League after 18 years, Belözoğlu also highlighted the win against Liverpool. He described the Liverpool match as a good test. He explained that with the words "I am not the Emre of five years ago," he meant a change in his human approach.