Fenerbahçe captain Mert Hakan Yandaş has spoken following the release of Galatasaray player Metehan Baltacı as part of the ongoing Turkish football betting and match-fixing investigation.
MESSAGE OF THANKS AND SUPPORT
Mert Hakan expressed gratitude to Fenerbahçe supporters and also acknowledged the support of ultrAslan in a statement regarding Metehan Baltacı’s release, extending well wishes to all released players.
MERT HAKAN: ‘THANK YOU TO ‘GENÇ FENERBAHÇELİLER’ AND ULTRASLAN’
Yandaş stated:
“I would like to thank our supporters group, Genç Fenerbahçeliler, who have never wavered in their support since the beginning of this process; ultrAslan, who remembered me in their statement regarding my brother Metehan today; all Fenerbahçe fans who have always stood behind me and offered their prayers; and everyone who has supported us. I wish Metehan Baltacı and all my fellow footballers a speedy recovery.”
WHEN IS MERT HAKAN YANDAŞ’S HEARING?
Mert Hakan Yandaş is scheduled to appear in court for the first time on April 3, 2026, at the Çağlayan Courthouse to present his defense. A decision regarding his potential release is expected during this hearing.