End of a seven-year tenure at Fenerbahçe
Ali Koç (Ali Koç) bid farewell to the yellow navy community after seven years as Fenerbahçe president. He lost the club's latest election to Sadettin Saran (Sadettin Saran) and delivered his parting message to members and fans.
Koç's presidency saw notable highs and lows, concluding with a heartfelt letter to the club congress members that underlined gratitude and commitment.
Farewell at Chobani Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadyumu
The former president visited Chobani Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadyumu to say goodbye to club staff. He posed for group photos and thanked employees for their support throughout his term.
The symbolic visit to Fenerbahçe's home ground marked the official end of his tenure, which drew both backing and criticism over the years.
A heartfelt letter to congress members
In his letter, Ali Koç stressed that love for Fenerbahçe is measured not only by trophies but by shared values, belief and mutual loyalty. He noted that service to the club goes beyond titles.
Today, I write these lines to you with great pride, deep sorrow and endless gratitude. We went through so much together in the period behind us. We carried our joys and our sorrows shoulder to shoulder.
Our love for Fenerbahçe is measured not only by successes and cups, but by our stance, our faith and our bond with each other. Yet I know very well that serving Fenerbahçe is not achieved by position alone. The responsibility of everyone who bears the honor of membership is great. The true strength of this great club lies in its members who act with this awareness.
We stood united in every difficulty. At every downturn we supported one another. Today, once again, is a time for unity. It is not a time for grievances, but for belonging, competition and solidarity. Fenerbahçe is a passion, a heritage, a way of life. I am proud to have served this passion. And I want you to know that from now on, as a soldier, I will remain at Fenerbahçe's service at all times and under all circumstances. I will never forget the road we walked together. May our path be clear and our hearts remain yellow and navy.
Call for unity and the road ahead
Koç's message emphasized unity, belonging and togetherness, urging members to set differences aside. He underlined that the club's real power comes from its conscious and responsible membership.
With this chapter closed, attention turns to the future under new leadership and the hope of steady progress.
