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[62148] Edin Džeko sums up his time at Fenerbahçe: The incidents, the departure, and the messages to the audience

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Storm and departure: Edin Džeko responds to allegations regarding his departure and his actions on the pitch

In recent days, statements made by former Fenerbahçe player, Edin Džeko, have made headlines as he addressed controversial incidents and the end of his tenure at the Turkish club in interviews. According to the Son Dakika Haberler Gündem channel, Džeko addressed the confrontation with Greek fans and said: "They provoked us, so I showed them their greatest fear. No one told me to do it, I know Turkish history well." This channel, known for rapid news coverage of sensitive events, emphasized the nationalistic tone of his statement.

Simultaneously, Džeko provided a glimpse behind the scenes of his departure from Fenerbahçe. According to the FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ channel, which is affiliated with the club's fans and provides a sympathetic local perspective, the player claimed that the club chose not to extend his contract: "Fenerbahçe could have kept me, but they preferred not to. I don't know the reasons."

The player added that together with Dušan Tadić, he experienced "two wonderful years," but noted that their decision not to participate in the last game of the season stemmed from the desire to avoid a bitter ending against the backdrop of crowd protests. According to him, the team farewell dinner, which sparked significant interest in the Turkish media, was simply a gesture of bonding not intended to convey any hidden message other than team unity. The reports come alongside intensive discussion in local sports media regarding the club's future without the Bosnian star.

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