Hakan Safi Answers Questions on Extraordinary Election and Candidacy

Former Fenerbahçe executive and presidential candidate Hakan Safi watched the Kasımpaşa and Beşiktaş match, played in Week 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, from the stands. After the match, he spoke to members of the press and argued that calls for resignations and public outrage would not benefit the club.

Safi acknowledged that Fenerbahçe have recently been getting poor results. Reminding that the club was 9 points behind as of October 31, he said this situation was not acceptable. Noting that the transfer window is closed until January, he said the players' morale is low and that they do not want to take the field, and he stressed that they need support.

Safi said the club should unite around Aziz Yıldırım and also spoke about the election. Reminding that a vote would be held in May even if there is an extraordinary election, he said the current election debate would benefit no one. Referring to the club's congress structure and its 30 million fans, Safi called on everyone to postpone their criticism until the end of the year. Safi did not answer whether he would run for the presidency.

Safi also said the focus should be on the upcoming match against Liverpool.