Flash statement on live broadcast: “We were very close to Ferdi Kadioglu’s transfer”

Serkan Recber, the CEO of Kasımpasa who previously worked at Besiktas, made striking statements regarding Ferdi Kadioglu and Orkun Kokcu. Recber explained why the transfers of the two players to Besiktas did not materialize.

Serkan Recber revealed that during his time at Besiktas, he wanted to transfer Ferdi Kadioglu and Orkun Kokcu. He made a remarkable statement regarding the failure of the transfers. Speaking to HT Sport, Serkan Recber said:

“My Besiktas friends should listen closely. I really wanted Orkun Kokcu and Ferdi Kadioglu. I told the management to keep the names with me. I said, ‘I want them very much.’ They said, ‘The coach is not considering them. The coach is not keen on young players. The coach’s target is the championship.’

Do you know what I said? ‘I will not make plans based on a coach who will lose after five matches and may not be in charge anymore at the end of the season. Whether he plays them or not, Ferdi Kadioglu, especially Orkun Kokcu, are the future of Besiktas. Let me make this investment.’

They said it wouldn’t happen. They claimed, ‘We found someone better than Orkun Kokcu,’ and Muhayyer Oktay was suggested.

We were very close to the transfer of Ferdi Kadioglu. It was completely a mistake in strategy and planning.

We made a wrong organization, and the transfer did not happen. Fenerbahce took him. He had great seasons and earned a lot of money.”