[60874] Aziz Yıldırım in the race for Fenerbahçe presidency: "I am returning to bring a championship"

Aziz Yıldırım aims for a return to the top of Fenerbahçe

In an extensive series of statements published on May 15, 2026, Aziz Yıldırım, the former president of the Turkish powerhouse club Fenerbahçe, announced his return to the club's political arena. Yıldırım clarified that his goal is not the presidency itself, but rather returning the team to the championship path, emphasizing: "I did not come to be president, but to bring a championship".

In reports that appeared in channels such as FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ, Yıldırım sharply criticized the management of the club over the eight years that have passed since his departure. He argued that despite statistical achievements, such as accumulating 99 points, the team failed in its primary mission - winning a championship. Yıldırım warned that "next season we have an obligation to win, and if we do not, we face very great dangers" (Source: Galatasaray Başakşehir Canlı).

In addition to the professional aspect, Yıldırım addressed the club's legacy and internal political issues. He stated that he has no interest in being a "wise man" (akil insan) who gives advice from afar, but rather a "man of action" (Source: FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ). He rejected claims spread on social media that he intends to withdraw from the race, and called on fans to ignore "trolls."

Speaking about the club's history, Yıldırım highlighted the July 3rd case, which he termed a "red line," and argued that the struggle he led at the time was a shared community effort (Source: FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ). Experts in the field, such as journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, estimate that the upcoming elections are decisive: according to him, the winner of the elections will have to deliver a championship, as a professional failure will lead to a loss of support in the next elections.