Paolo Maldini, who met with Fenerbahçe Presidential Candidate Safi, Speaks for the First Time!

Paolo Maldini, who met with Hakan Safi in Istanbul, made evaluations about the negotiations regarding Fenerbahçe. While new developments continue to occur in Fenerbahçe before the extraordinary general assembly to be held on June 6-7, it was stated that Hakan Safi, one of the presidential candidates, continues his contacts with the names he plans to bring to the team if he becomes president. In this context, images of Hakan Safi meeting with Paolo Maldini, one of the legendary names of Italian football, emerged, and Maldini also made statements about the meeting.

“THERE ARE SIMILAR ASPECTS WITH MILAN” Paolo Maldini used the following statements in his statement: “We are close friends with Hakan Safi. We constantly talk about football and exchange ideas with him. Everyone in the football world knows my and my family’s connection with Milan for three generations. Mr. Hakan was impressed by the role I have played in the history of Milan and the work I have done at the club recently.

“He exchanges ideas about Fenerbahçe and his football plans, as he does with some experienced names.” Sabah newspaper asked, “How well do you know Fenerbahçe and the Super League?” Answering the question, Maldini said, “I played against Fenerbahçe during my playing period. I have known the club since then. Fenerbahçe is a deep-rooted community and has similarities with Milan. Their fans are very passionate. “A SOLID SPINE MUST BE CREATED” Hakan Bey also told me about the fans’ expectations regarding football.

I am aware that they want to watch a dominant and attack-oriented game. After our meeting with Hakan Bey, I started to follow Fenerbahçe more closely in order to create the right projects.” he said. Speaking about what the right model is for Fenerbahçe, Maldini said, “Fenerbahçe is a very big club and has been longing for the championship for a long time. We also went through a similar process in Milan. First of all, it is necessary to take the squad to a different level.

I also explained this to Mr. Hakan. While establishing a squad that will become a champion within a year, a solid backbone should also be created and sustainable success should be aimed. Hakan Bey is ready to take decisive steps for the yellow-dark blue club. “This is very important for the community.” he said.