Fenerbahce begins search for new head coach

In Week 9 of the Super Lig, Fenerbahce lost 2-1 away to Galatasaray, and head coach Ismail Kartal resigned from his post. The club has temporarily brought in coach Dirk Kuyt as a replacement. Fenerbahce management announced that this arrangement will remain in place until a new head coach is appointed.

Possible names have also come up in connection with the club. One of these candidates, Vincenzo Montella, is a well-known figure in Turkish football. The Italian coach took charge of Adana Demirspor in 2021 and was in charge for 76 matches. He led the team into the top four and into the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Conference League.

Shortly after leaving Adana Demirspor on June 30, 2023, Montella took over the Turkish national team. With the national side, he advanced to the quarter-finals of EURO 2024, where he lost 2-1 to the Netherlands and was eliminated from the tournament. He then qualified for the 2026 World Cup for the first time in 24 years. However, Turkey was eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup, and the national team spell ended with a run of consecutive defeats.

Fenerbahce management will decide after reviewing the candidates' careers and recent situations. The appointment of the new head coach is important for the team's performance for the rest of the season.