Özbek used the following expressions in the message he published on the website of the yellow-red club, addressing the fans:
“Great fans of Turkey’s biggest sports club, full of love for Galatasaray!
You were there for Galatasaray, day or night, cold or hot. You have made every victory your happiness, every problem your own. I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for this unconditional love. Now we have a brand new year ahead of us, with brand new goals to reach.
In the 100th anniversary of the Republic, we will write the successes of Galatasaray together in history. Together we will achieve victories shoulder to shoulder.
Peace, health, peace and happiness to all of you in 2023; I wish him to bring unity, togetherness and success to our Galatasaray.”