Fenerbahçe Searching for a Head Coach: Dirk Kuyt Takes Over on an Interim Basis

Fenerbahçe parted ways with head coach İsmail Kartal after losing 2-1 to Galatasaray. The experienced coach left his post, saying that his psychology had been damaged and that he could no longer maintain his motivation.

The club has appointed Dirk Kuyt as technical manager of the first football team until a new head coach is determined. The club's statement said the decision had been announced to the public. Kuyt will lead the team in the three matches to be played before the international break.

The critical day in the search for a head coach will be tomorrow. At the board meeting on Friday, 30 October, the yellow and navy management will seriously discuss the candidates for the first time. Domestic candidates include Abdullah Avcı, Emre Belözoğlu, Aykut Kocaman and Volkan Demirel.

Among foreign names, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann currently stand out. Which candidate the management will pursue and when the decision will be announced will become clear after the meeting.