Acun Ilicali announces changes in Maribor: two people will be entrusted, Marko Šuler is still Sports Director for now
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Acun Ilicali explained at a press conference in Maribor why Ante Šimundža had to depart and revealed that he is already behaving like the owner of the club, even though the actual takeover will only be finalized in a few weeks. Ilicali also confirmed that after the takeover, he will entrust the club’s management to two individuals he “trusts 100%.” The first is Cem Basgul, who has been in the Styrian capital for some time, and the second is Merthan Acil, a 42-year-old former Turkish footballer. This duo will oversee the club’s sporting structure.
Despite this, Acun Ilicali acknowledged that there will be changes following the final takeover of the Styrian giant. Will Marko Šuler also leave? Ilicali did not want to comment on names yet, but confirmed that Korošec (at least for now) remains the sporting director.
Ilicali: “Changes are Necessary”
“If you want to handle things according to your will, changes are necessary,” emphasized Acun Ilicali, who also owns Hull City in England, and continued: “But I can’t talk about specifics yet, as these are confidential matters. There will be changes, but I can’t say what they will be. What’s more important is the system. If the system is right, the individuals within it are not that crucial. Changes happen everywhere. Coaches leave, players leave. But if the one making the decisions, in this case me, is in charge, then these changes will never negatively affect the club. Some changes may have only a positive effect,” elaborated the 55-year-old Acun Ilicali, who claims that money is not a barrier for him and that he will definitely spend more than he planned. “Everything for success,” said the Turk, who also emphasized that he is interested in a long-term story with Maribor.
That is why he is also considering other aspects of the football club’s operations, such as infrastructure: “We want to improve training conditions. We are in it for the long term. To have good footballers, you need good conditions. We need time and permits. This is always difficult. Building in cities is challenging. You can’t just come in and start working on your own. For me, this is very important, as in the pursuit of the best players, you need the best possible conditions. This also shapes the players’ perception that the club is good. This way, you become interesting to ever-better players.“
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