Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç, Trabzonspor Club Vice President Zeyyat Kafkas and members of the board of directors, Chairman of the Council Presidency Mahmut Ören, former managers and football players of the claret-blue club visited Sümer’s grave in Maçka district.
Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç, in his speech, said that Özkan Sümer is an unforgettable value to Trabzon and Turkey.
Stating that Sümer is someone who stands out with his football and coaching skills, Genç said, “The fact that so many valuable people here remember him today is the biggest indication that they understand him. Because Özkan Sümer is also a name that represents the character and stance of this city. What he has provided to our club.” “His extraordinary contributions, the innovative understanding he brought to Turkish football and the effort he put in will always be remembered with appreciation.” he said.
Trabzonspor Club Vice President Kafkas pointed out that Sümer was a very exceptional person and said, “He was one of the first licensed football players in the establishment of Trabzonspor. Being both a football player, a coach and a president is a rare situation in the world. This made him special in a different way.” “Our coach has often emphasized that football is an art and philosophy as well as a business, and he has highlighted this in his career planning.” he said.