Resignation Decision at Fenerbahçe
In the camp of the Istanbul giant, explosive news broke — Fenerbahçe’s Corporate Communications Director Mustafa Sapmaz stepped down. The story spread rapidly through Turkish sports media, and soon after, Sapmaz himself confirmed it on his social-media pages.
The Yellow-Navy Ahead of the Extraordinary Elections
Let us recall that back in September the Fenerbahçe board announced extraordinary elections for the president and board of directors. Against this backdrop a true “staff earthquake” shook the club, culminating in another high-profile resignation inside the management structure.
Mustafa Sapmaz Vacates His Post
According to reports, Mustafa Sapmaz had informed the board of his intention to leave the position 15 days earlier. Today an official letter of resignation reached the club office and was accepted immediately. Sapmaz had been appointed Corporate Communications Director on 5 February 2025, meaning he held the role for less than five months.
Revelation on Social Media
“I took on my role at Fenerbahçe with great excitement and a sense of responsibility, and I strove to perform it to the very best of my ability. Now I have decided to step down as Communications Director. I thank President Ali Y. Koç and the board for the trust they placed in me, as well as all my colleagues who supported me during my tenure. I am especially grateful to the loyal Fenerbahçe supporters whose warmth and confidence I felt every minute. I wish the club great success from the bottom of my heart.”
Thus, the Canaries now find themselves searching for a new head of communications in a pivotal period before the elections. An official statement on the appointment process for Sapmaz’s successor is expected from the club in the coming days, as effective interaction with supporters and the press remains a crucial element of any top club’s strategy. Turkish media are already speculating about who will take the vacant seat, while fans hope that these tectonic shifts in the administrative hierarchy will not affect the team’s on-field results.
