Burak Yilmaz has commented for the first time on his much-discussed Instagram post. Despite his ‘farewell message’, the 37-year-old striker simply finishes the season at Fortuna Sittard, he says on his employer’s website. It is unclear whether it can also be admired in green-yellow after the summer.
Yilmaz caused a sensation last weekend by announcing his ‘departure’ after the 3-1 win against FC Groningen. “Dear supporters of Fortuna Sittard”, he started his Instagram post. “It was a pleasure to play for you. Thank you for everything. I hope for better and more successful years.”
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In recent days it was speculated whether Yilmaz would put words to words and actually say goodbye to Fortuna Sittard. The Turkish striker sat down with the board on Wednesday evening. “I am also available for Fortuna for the remaining seven games. I realize that the message has caused some unrest. It was a moment when all emotions came together, also frustration because not everything went as hoped. in football,” said Yilmaz.
It is also now clear why the striker posted the striking message. “We took an important step against FC Groningen in the battle for enforcement, that was and remains our top priority. Now that we are doing well, we must also dare to look ahead. With a view to next season, it may therefore be good to give other players minutes That was actually the message of the message on my Instagram.”
Yilmaz signed a five-year contract in Sittard last summer, two of which as a player. It is not clear whether he will actually fulfill that contract. “I have not yet made a choice for the new season. We still have seven games and then the season is normally over. I want to use the coming months to think about my future, so that I can make a choice where I can fully stand behind.”
