Galatasaray Sport Club Chairman, Dursun Özbek, expressed his belief that they will secure their spot in the UEFA Champions League by winning the rematch against the Swiss team Young Boys on Tuesday, August 27. He made these remarks during the signing ceremony of the sponsorship agreement with AHL Pay. Özbek stated that they have embarked on their journey in the Champions League and they will assert their place in the league alongside their fans. He called on everyone in the stadium to believe in this goal and support the team. Additionally, he commented on the statements made by the national footballer of the team, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, regarding his commitment to the club, emphasizing the value of wearing the Galatasaray jersey and serving as a captain, and reassured the fans about the forthcoming captaincy decision.
Regarding the allegations of black-market ticket sales within the club, Dursun Özbek addressed and refuted these claims confidently. He emphasized that the club’s ticket sales are conducted electronically, allowing them to monitor every transaction in real-time to prevent any illegal activities. Özbek reassured the public that they would investigate these allegations thoroughly and take necessary actions to maintain the integrity of the club’s operations. He also expressed his disapproval of the criticism directed at Fernando Muslera and Abdülkerim Bardakcı following the recent defeat against Young Boys, highlighting their valuable contributions to the team over the years. Özbek reiterated his confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back in the rematch and secure their place in the tournament.
As the transfer season progresses, Chairman Özbek outlined the club’s objectives for the upcoming season, aiming for their 25th championship and 5th star domestically, while also striving for success in European competitions. He emphasized the importance of building a competitive team to achieve these goals. In a similar vein, Galatasaray Sport Club General Secretary, Eray Yazgan, expressed his evolving role as a spokesperson for the club in recent times. He acknowledged the challenges of the position but assured the public of his commitment to providing transparent and informative communication on behalf of the organization. The club aims to navigate through the ongoing transfer activities efficiently to strengthen the team for the upcoming season under the leadership of Özbek and Yazgan.
