24.01.2026 00:20
Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke spoke about the claims regarding the transfer of Oulai after their 2-1 victory against Kasımpaşa. Tekke stated, "It is also a value for our players to receive offers. This is very important."
Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke stated that their initial goal upon taking office was to extinguish the fire and that they have succeeded in doing so, while also commenting on the claims regarding the transfer of Oulai.
In the 19th week of the Trendyol Super League, Trabzonspor defeated Kasımpaşa 2-1 at home. In the press conference held after the match, Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke noted that the matches are not easy, saying, "We say our matches will be tough, and this match was tough as well. We lost some balls in the third area. We have mistakes in the goal we conceded. However, there is a team that is progressing in line with our goals and fighting for it. I congratulate my players," he said.
Responding to a question about the entire starting 11 consisting of foreign players, Tekke said, "I would also like 11 players to be from Trabzon. This could have been done as part of a plan. I always talk about the kids from Trabzon. As of today, this is the current situation. We were in a different position when we started our duty," he expressed.
"NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT, THIS IS A SUCCESS"
Touching on the process of his appointment at Trabzonspor, the experienced coach said, "What Trabzonspor needed was to extinguish the fire. It has been 11 months since I came here. We are progressing in parallel with our management, and this fire has been extinguished. No matter how you look at it, this is a success," he stated.
"I DO NOT HAVE A MIND THAT ACCEPTS SECOND PLACE"
Recalling that the president made clear statements regarding the transfer process, Tekke said, "Which coach would want to give up a good player? The important thing is the benefit of Trabzonspor. Everyone left, I also left. Who could take these risks? Everything does not happen at once. I do not have a mindset that accepts second place. I think the same as our fans. I say between 1 and 4 for this season. I won't say anything outside of reality," he said.
"RECEIVING OFFERS FOR OUR PLAYERS IS ALSO A VALUE"
Addressing the development process of the team, Tekke stated, "We may have mistakes, and we do. We are working very well with our team. When I don't have the rhythm I want, we can't talk much about the details of the game. Everyone has a contribution to the formation of this value. We are playing with an average age of 23-24. Our initial goal was to extinguish the fire, and we did that. Now we are in the competition. Everyone's intention is very good, mistakes can happen. Receiving offers for our players is also a value. This is very important," he explained.
"WE LOVE HIM VERY MUCH"
Regarding Nwaekeme, Fatih Tekke said, "When we look at the assist for the goal, not every player could see Zubkov there. I have known Nwakaeme for 11 months. He has been part of a championship-winning squad. I think he has become a legend. We love him very much. He always says he respects the decision made by Trabzonspor. He is in all of our hearts. We love him very much," he concluded his remarks.