The Emre Belözoğlu era begins at Fenerbahçe

The search for a new head coach at Fenerbahçe has ended. The yellow-and-navy management could not finalize a deal with Portuguese coach Sergio Conceiçao, despite reaching an understanding with him. Changes in the coach's contract demands and a rise in his salary expectations stalled the process.

The club then turned to domestic coaches. Fenerbahçe asked Kasımpaşa for permission to meet with Emre Belözoğlu and bring him in as head coach. Kasımpaşa approved the request. According to a report by HT Spor reporter Esra Köse, Fenerbahçe reached a 1.5-year agreement with Belözoğlu.

Fenerbahçe officially announced the agreement with the 46-year-old coach to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). Belözoğlu won 6 trophies as a player for the yellow-and-navy club. He later served as sporting director and head coach.

During Belözoğlu's first spell as head coach at Fenerbahçe, the team recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in 10 matches. The club thanked Belözoğlu and his staff for their efforts and contributions to the club and wished them success in the new phase of their careers.