Turkish-American businessman Steven Sadettin Saran was elected president of Fenerbahce Sports Club on Sunday, ending fellow industry mogul Ali Koc’s seven-year tenure after years of criticism over the team’s lack of titles, APA reports citing Türkiye Today.
Saran’s election comes amid fans’ calls for change following Fenerbahce’s failure to win the Turkish Super Lig since 2014, with criticism intensifying after the dismissal of world-renowned Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho following the team’s elimination by Benfica in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.