Hull City Chairman Acun Ilıcalı: 'I'm Done with the Negativity in Turkey'

Hull City met with the Turkish media before the season. A press conference was held at a hotel, attended by Hull City Chairman Acun Ilıcalı, coach Sergej Jakirovic, and players Oli McBurnie and Lewie Coyle.Ilıcalı stated that he does not feel a mission to create a model for Turkey with what they have done at Hull City, saying 'I do not feel such a mission. I do not position myself in an incredible position for football.'Acun Ilıcalı said they do not consider transfers from Turkey, 'We are closed to 90% of the Turkish League. I think the salaries in Turkey are very high.'

We are acting according to our coach's philosophy in transfers. We have a serious analysis and transfer team.

Ilıcalı said, 'I'm done with the negativity in Turkey. When I leave here, I feel like I've left a vacuum. Our football is in that situation. I hope it's possible for that pessimistic and negative environment to change.'Ilıcalı announced that they will make an exciting surprise for Hull City fans, 'We are acting according to our coach's philosophy in transfers.'

We will bring a young and high-potential group. Then we will bring a second group that has proven themselves and is young.

Ilıcalı said, 'We will bring a young and high-potential group. Then we will bring a second group that has proven themselves and is young.'