[77452] Hakan Safi declares: I will work to sign Serhou Guirassy for Fenerbahçe
Dramatic developments on the Fenerbahçe recruitment front
In a series of statements published on May 31, 2026, Fenerbahçe football club presidential candidate Hakan Safi set a high bar of expectations for the team's fans. According to reports in 𝗙𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗵ç𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗵𝘂 💛💙🇹🇷, Safi clarified that he does not see Rafael Leão as a suitable candidate for the team, after watching him in a match and determining that "he is not our player".
Regarding intended recruitment, Safi confirmed that he is in advanced talks with striker Serhou Guirassy. According to his words, as reported in FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ, he met personally with Guirassy as early as April 23 and plans "to talk to him again tomorrow", emphasizing that the player is waiting for decisions within the club.
Safi also addressed sporting rivalries and potential transfers of rivals, noting that "our rival is signing Muriqi, we wish them success". However, he claimed that certain reports regarding his rivals' actions were intended to distract or "smear" the club's election process.
Sources identified with the club's world, such as Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü and FENERBAHÇE AŞKI, present a consistent line supporting Safi's aspirations, emphasizing securing victory in the elections as a necessary step to complete the discussed deals. It should be noted that these are fan channels that present a narrative supporting Safi's candidacy and focus on the club's future successes.