[52237] Election storm and dramatic changes at the giant clubs: Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in preparations for the next season

Shake-up at the Turkish top clubs: Elections and reassessments

The Turkish sports scene is buzzing today, May 6, 2026, against the backdrop of dramatic developments at the two big clubs. At Fenerbahçe, Aziz Yıldırım officially announced his candidacy for the presidency ahead of the club's 120th anniversary, while calling on other candidates, including Barış Göktürk and Hakan Çapı, to unite under his leadership. In parallel, as reported on TGRTHABERTV, Hakan Çapı has already begun promoting significant transfer moves, indicating an intense power struggle within the club.

On the professional level, Fenerbahçe is planning a squad revolution. According to FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ, the club plans to part ways with the three current goalkeepers and attempt to sell Ederson to Saudi Arabia due to his high salary, which stands at 11 million euros. Additionally, Sözcü reports that all presidential candidates have agreed to loan out Sidiki Cherif to ensure his continued professional development.

On the other hand, at Galatasaray, the atmosphere is different. Eşref Hamamcıoğlu analyzed the club's elections, claiming that the silence surrounding Dursun Özbek's sole candidacy stems from the team's success on the pitch or from other candidates' fear of the problematic financial situation.

In the Galatasaray transfer sector, according to Galatasaray Azərbaycan, the club plans to sign two more strikers. However, the club remains cautious; as reported in galatasaray8, Sebastian Szymański is currently not at the top of the team's priority list due to new foreign player restrictions. Furthermore, goalkeeper Muhammed Şengezer is on the radar of the big four, with Başakşehir demanding a price tag of 8 million euros for him, as noted in a report by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu.