After Hull City won the Championship play-off final and secured promotion to the Premier League, the club’s owner Acun Ilıcalı visited President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex.
During the meeting, Ilıcalı provided information about Hull City’s journey to promotion. He also presented Erdoğan with a Hull City jersey as a gift.
At the end of the meeting, Ilıcalı took a photo with Erdoğan and later shared a post about the visit on his social media account.
In his post, Ilıcalı expressed gratitude that President Erdoğan accepted the meeting despite his busy schedule. He said he was pleased to have the opportunity to explain the details of Hull City’s journey to the Premier League and appreciated the interest shown.
Hull City achieved a significant sporting success by returning to the Premier League after many years. The club’s participation in England’s top league next season set the stage for Ilıcalı’s visit to the Presidential Complex.