Melih Göğebakan, who will start working as the White House Media Coordinator responsible for the Turkish States in Washington DC, made us proud with the Trabzonspor jersey gifted by Ekrem Aydın, President of Trabzonspor USA.
Trabzonspor Jersey on its way to the White House
Melih Göğebakan, who will take office in Washington DC in January, was greeted with a meaningful gesture by USA Trabzonspor President Ekrem Aydın. The Trabzonspor jersey specially gifted to Göğebakan carries a symbolic value that will represent both the club’s fans and Turkish football in the international arena.
While Ekrem Aydın continues to keep the love for Trabzonspor alive in the US, Göğebakan plans to bring this gift to the White House and draw attention to Turkish sports. Göğebakan emphasized that this jersey is not only a gift, but also a value that represents Turkey’s cultural heritage.
Praise and Thanks to Trabzonspor
Melih Göğebakan praised Trabzonspor’s deep-rooted place and achievements in Turkish football and pointed out that the club should be recognized more on international platforms. Göğebakan thanked Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan, Club Manager Sinan Zengin and USA Trabzonspor President Ekrem Aydın.
“Although I am a Fenerbahçe fan, I want to express my respect for Trabzonspor. This club is one of Turkey’s sources of pride. It always draws attention with its history, achievements and love for football.” Göğebakan stated that the colors of the maroon-blue always inspire.
Ekrem Aydın’s Contribution to Turkish Sports
Ekrem Aydın is appreciated for his projects to keep the love for Trabzonspor alive in the USA and to promote Turkish sports on international platforms. Aydın, who contributed to Turkish football in the events in New York, made Trabzonspor fans proud as well as Melih Göğebakan with this gesture.
Under the leadership of Ekrem Aydın, USA Trabzonspor is making a name for itself not only with sports events but also with projects that promote Turkish culture. The fact that Melih Göğebakan will wear the Trabzonspor jersey in his new role shows the influence of Turkish football that transcends borders.
Göğebakan’s Statements
Melih Göğebakan said that this meaningful gift was a great source of motivation for him. “Trabzonspor is not only a football club but also a strong representative of Turkey’s sports culture. It is a great honor for me to carry the maroon-blue jersey to the White House.”
Göğebakan praised the values Trabzonspor has added to Turkish football and stated that the club’s achievements are not only effective on the field but also in cultural and social areas.
International Representation of Turkish Football
Göğebakan’s gesture is seen as an important step that will contribute to the promotion of Turkish football in the international arena. Pointing out that Trabzonspor is a strong brand both in Turkey and around the world, Göğebakan said that sports also builds an important bridge in diplomatic relations.
This step creates an opportunity to make Turkish sports more visible on international platforms and to increase interest in Turkey’s sports culture.