Ümraniyespor Signs Former Player Nicolas Anelka as New CEO
French football legend Nicolas Anelka has set his sights on developing young players and improving the infrastructure of Turkish club Ümraniyespor, following his appointment as the club’s CEO.
Anelka expressed his desire to evaluate the young talent at Ümraniyespor and emphasized the importance of promoting players from the club’s academy to the senior team. Drawing on his experience with the infrastructure and academies in France, Anelka highlighted the significance of nurturing talent and making the necessary connections for development.
While acknowledging that many players have expressed interest in joining Ümraniyespor, Anelka stressed the importance of taking the time to observe and evaluate before making any decisions. He also revealed plans to meet with the coach to identify the team’s transfer needs.
In addition to his role as CEO, Anelka revealed that becoming a coach is one of his dreams, but he is fully committed to his duties as CEO in order to realize his vision for the club.
Ümraniyespor Club President Ömür Aydın explained that the appointment of Anelka as CEO is part of a larger project aimed at realizing the club’s aspirations. Aydın emphasized the importance of turning dreams into ideals and visions, underlining the club’s commitment to managing sports with a moral and fair structure.
Aydın expressed his gratitude to Anelka for believing in the club’s ideals and aspirations, and stressed the importance of adding spirit and professionalism to the club’s endeavors. He highlighted Anelka’s experience and success in world-class clubs, expressing confidence in his ability to contribute significantly to Ümraniyespor.
The appointment of Anelka as CEO represents a significant milestone for Ümraniyespor, as the club looks to benefit from his wealth of experience and professional perspective. Anelka’s signing of a one-year contract with Ümraniyespor marks the beginning of a new chapter for the club, as it strives to achieve a world-class perspective under his leadership.
The process of Anelka’s arrival at Ümraniyespor was described as a team effort, reflecting the club’s commitment to unity and the beauty of the journey. With the support of Anelka, Ümraniyespor aims to usher in a new era of success and progress, building on the foundations of academic development and moral values.
