Besiktas President Addresses Transfer Speculation and Social Media Controversy
Hüseyin Yücel,president of Turkish football club Besiktas and a candidate in upcoming elections,recently addressed several key issues,including meaningful transfer developments and a social media incident. His comments, made during an interview on Tivibu spor, shed light on the club’s activities and internal dynamics.
aston Villa’s Bid for Semih Kılıçsoy
Yücel confirmed that Aston Villa made a ample offer for midfielder Semih Kılıçsoy.”Semih Kılıçsoy received an offer from Aston Villa,” he stated. ”Monchi’s first offer was 12 million euros, then it increased to 15 million euros.Semih would play in our team for 1 year. They also asked if you want Diego Carlos or Alex Moreno. I couldn’t get this accepted, the President said, ’15 million euros is too little.'” the president’s rejection suggests Besiktas values Kılıçsoy considerably higher.
Joao Mario’s Future Secured
Regarding another player, Yücel confirmed the club’s decision on Joao Mario: “Joao Mario’s 2 million euro purchase option has been activated.” This secures the player’s continued presence at Besiktas.
Cenk Tosun and arthur Masuaku: Departures and Disputes
Yücel also addressed the situations of Cenk Tosun and Arthur Masuaku. He revealed, “I also have a strong reaction to Arthur Masuaku. he is the only player who warned the club during the period when the salaries were delayed. We did not offer a new contract to Cenk Tosun. He is also looking for a living and evaluated the offer from Fenerbahçe.Giovanni van bronckhorst, Cenk ‘He didn’t want it.'” These comments highlight internal tensions and player departures.
Social Media Uproar and Password Reset
Yücel addressed a controversial “Goodbye President” post that appeared on Besiktas’ social media accounts. He explained, “I had it deleted. Beşiktaş social media is not a medium where people can do their own PR. The community and the fans reacted to this,rightfully so. Yesterday, too, it came to a standstill. The passwords of social media accounts were taken.” This incident underscores the importance of secure social media management for major sports organizations.
