Skip to content

Turkish footballer Enis Destan cuts ties with mother over engagement

Enis Destan A photo from the engagement of Enis Destan and Arzum Kurucali, Türkiye, December 27, 2024. (Photo via Enis Destan's Instagram Account)
By Koray Erdogan
Jan 18, 2025 10:15 AM

Enis Destan, the 22-year-old footballer from Trabzonspor, has made headlines recently because of tension in his personal life. Destan, who got engaged to Pilates instructor and personal trainer Arzum Kurucali, has reportedly unfollowed his mother, Gul Destan, on social media after she expressed strong opposition to his engagement.

enis destan
A photo from the engagement of Enis Destan and Arzum Kurucali, Türkiye, Dec. 27, 2024. (Photo via Enis Destan’s Instagram Account)

Family dispute over engagement

Destan’s engagement to Arzum Kurucali has sparked a family dispute. Gul Destan, Enis’s mother, has been outspoken on social media, criticizing both her son and his fiancée.

In her statements, she expressed concerns over Kurucali’s suitability for her son, stating, “She is not suitable for my son either physically or age-wise. She is someone we would not choose.”

Gul Destan expresses concern about relationship

Gul Destan also claimed that she had discussed the situation multiple times with her son, warning him that the relationship wouldn’t work. She further added, “She is clinging to him, worried he might slip away. She is rushing things.”

Turkish footballer Enis Destan cuts ties with mother over engagement
A photo from the engagement of Enis Destan and Arzum Kucukali, Türkiye, Dec. 27, 2024. (Photo via Enis Destan’s Instagram Account)

Gul Destan highlighted the age difference between the couple, pointing out that Kurucali was 10 years older than her son. She suggested that if Kurucali wanted to marry someone older, she should have chosen a more ordinary profession, implying that her choice had ulterior motives.

Enis Destan’s social media action

Amid these ongoing tensions, Enis Destan took a significant step by unfollowing his mother on social media. This move has garnered attention, with many speculating that it may signal a growing divide between the footballer and his family over his relationship.

Arzum Kurucali
Enis Destan and Arzum Kurucali, Montenegro, June 15, 2024. (Photo via Enis Destan’s Instagram Account)

Who is Arzum Kurucali?

Arzum Kurucali was born in 1992 in Izmir, Türkiye. She began engaging in sports at a young age and completed her education at the Ege University Faculty of Sports Sciences, specializing in volleyball coaching. During her academic years, Kurucali also worked as a model. She later built her career around pilates and personal training.

Specializing as a Pilates instructor, she participated in various projects and continued to develop her expertise in the field. Today, Kurucali lives in Urla, Izmir and continues her work related to sports.

The personal drama surrounding Enis Destan has become a public spectacle, with his actions now closely watched by fans and media.

This story continues to evolve as the young footballer’s relationship and family dynamics take center stage.

Last Updated:  Jan 18, 2025 10:15 AM