Fenerbahçe president candidate Hakan Safi has pressed the button on his pre-election plans for the technical director and football operations. Following discussions with Paolo Maldini about football operations, Safi met with Antonio Conte, who is reportedly leaving Napoli, for the technical director position. Conte's initial transfer list includes Kevin De Bruyne.

Safi held talks with Conte, who is preparing to leave Napoli, and the meeting was reportedly positive. Conte's first transfer target is Kevin De Bruyne, and he has made clear demands to the board regarding this transfer. Safi plans to announce a principle agreement with both Conte and De Bruyne in the near future, aiming for formal signings after the election.

Conte, who earns a net salary of 8 million Euros per year at Napoli, is demanding over 10 million Euros annually from Fenerbahçe. The extraordinary general assembly of Fenerbahçe is scheduled for June 6-7.

De Bruyne, the 34-year-old Belgian star, has been one of the world's most impactful midfielders in recent years. He has spent over a decade with Manchester City, achieving peak performance and a market value of 150 million Euros. He recently transferred to Napoli.

Fenerbahçe is considering the high costs associated with the potential transfer of De Bruyne, who Conte insists on bringing with him to the club. The extraordinary general assembly of Fenerbahçe, where these decisions could be finalized, is set for June 6-7.