Fenerbahce: Ismail Kartal era ends, Dirk Kuyt takes charge temporarily

Fenerbahce said on Tuesday evening that it had parted ways with head coach Ismail Kartal. In a new announcement, the club said assistant coach Dirk Kuyt would lead the first team until a new head coach is appointed.

In the statement from the yellow and navy management, it was said that Dirk Kuyt was assigned as technical manager following Ismail Kartal's resignation. The club stressed that this temporary arrangement will last until a new head coach is chosen.

Following the decision, Dirk Kuyt's guidance of the team in its first matches will draw attention. Fans and the press will be watching which names the club's search for a new head coach ends with.

Fenerbahce management hinted that it would make a statement on a permanent head coach after the temporary appointment. The club's sporting results as well as its new work plan are said to be important in the process ahead.