Şenol Güneş: I have not received an offer to coach the national team

Şenol Güneş said during a talk with students at Bezmiâlem Vakıf University that he has not received an offer to coach the A National Team. Noting that the people who asked the question included students and others around him, the 74-year-old head coach said his answer was "No, I have not."

Güneş said that a decision has been made with Sergen Yalçın as of today, and he extended his best wishes to him. Saying that Sergen Yalçın had been successful at Beşiktaş, Güneş said he wanted the national team to be managed by a Turkish coach, and that if a foreign head coach were chosen, he would also find that acceptable.

Arguing that criticism of head coaches is part of the nature of football, Güneş called on fans and the press to be patient and understanding. He stressed that a national team coach should be respected, and that his success is Turkey's success.