Galatasaray President Özbek’s Call from Kadıköy
Galatasaray Club President Dursun Özbek expressed his pride in the success of the football teams during the annual ordinary financial general assembly meeting. Özbek stated that they will strive to achieve the goals set by the club’s founder, Ali Sami Yen, by defeating non-Turkish teams one by one. He emphasized the honor and pride he felt in leading the club on the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey’s founding.
During the meeting, Özbek showcased a video highlighting the progress made by the club since he assumed office. He thanked the members for their support and assured them that they still had work to do, but with their continued support, there was nothing they couldn’t achieve.
Özbek also praised the football team for their achievements, especially for becoming champions last year and making the club proud. He applauded the technical team, players, and everyone involved in the club’s success. Özbek reiterated the founder’s vision of surpassing non-Turkish teams.
The audience’s response to Özbek’s speech was overwhelmingly positive, with applause lasting for a long time.
On the topic of finances, Özbek emphasized the significant increase in sponsorship and tribune income due to the team’s success.
Özbek asserted that Galatasaray was in a better financial situation compared to other major rivals. He mentioned meeting with government officials and bank representatives who recognized the club’s favorable economic position. He stressed that he and his colleagues were committed to Galatasaray and not a single penny was unpaid. They remained faithful to the agreements made by the club and fulfilled their promises.
Regarding the club’s success, Özbek acknowledged that it had caused some people to feel uneasy. He accused those individuals of attempting to impede Galatasaray’s progress through a “dirty coalition.” Özbek condemned their actions, stating that they were willing to harm Turkish football to hinder Galatasaray’s success. However, he assured the audience that they would fight against these attempts and that no one could stand in their way. He credited the supporters and fans as Galatasaray’s greatest strength.
In conclusion, Özbek’s speech at the general assembly meeting highlighted Galatasaray’s achievements, financial stability, and determination to overcome any obstacles in their path.
