EXCLUSIVE | Fenerbahçe to announce the new coach
Fenerbahçe has reportedly concluded its search for a new head coach following the departure of José Mourinho. The club's management, led by President Ali Koç, has decided to bring back former manager İsmail Kartal, with an official announcement expected to be made after a board meeting today.
Fenerbahçe has concluded its search for a new head coach and is set to re-appoint İsmail Kartal. The decision comes after the club parted ways with renowned manager José Mourinho following a defeat to Benfica. Fenerbahçe's football director, Devin Özek, was responsible for informing Mourinho of the board's decision to terminate his contract.
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Following Mourinho's departure, President Ali Koç and the management team immediately began the search for a new manager, with the past few days being particularly intense.
According to reports, Devin Özek presented President Koç with a list of foreign managerial candidates. One of the names on this list was Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness, but sources indicate that Hoeness was not interested in a move to Turkey at this time.
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The club also considered Luciano Spalletti and Ange Postecoglou, but discussions with both managers did not lead to a positive outcome.
Ultimately, the club decided to turn to a familiar face. An agreement has been reached with İsmail Kartal, who previously managed the team. An official announcement is expected to be made after a board meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. today.
