05.09.2026 18:40
In Trabzonspor, which parted ways with Fatih Tekke, the search for a head coach continues. While the names Arda Turan and Fatih Terim had previously been associated with the burgundy-blue club, it is reported that the management has turned to foreign coaches and is evaluating Sergio Conceiçao, Marcelino, and Fenerbahçe's former coach Vitor Pereira.
After Fatih Tekke's departure from Trabzonspor, the question of who will be the new head coach is a matter of curiosity. The claret-blue management continues its efforts to find the name to lead the team.
It is stated that the management's priority leans towards a foreign head coach and that they are evaluating names with experience in European football.
3 NAMES COME TO THE FOREGROUND
Among Trabzonspor's head coach candidates, the names Sergio Conceiçao, Marcelino, and Vitor Pereira stand out. Portuguese coach Sergio Conceiçao has managed teams such as Braga, Vitoria Guimaraes, Nantes, Porto, Milan, and Al Ittihad in his career. He gained significant European experience, especially during his long tenure at Porto.
MARCELINO IS ALSO ON THE LIST
Another experienced name being evaluated by the claret-blue team is Marcelino. The Spanish coach has managed clubs like Sporting Gijon, Recreativo, Racing Santander, Real Zaragoza, Sevilla, Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, and Villarreal in his career.
VITOR PEREIRA SURPRISE
The name on Trabzonspor's list who knows Turkey best is Vitor Pereira. The name of the Portuguese coach, who previously worked at Fenerbahçe in two different periods, is also being mentioned with the claret-blue team. In his career, Pereira has also managed teams such as Olympiakos, 1860 Munich, Corinthians, Flamengo, Al-Shabab, Wolverhampton, and Nottingham Forest.
YOUNG COACHES ARE ALSO BEING RESEARCHED
It is noted that Trabzonspor's management list does not consist only of these three experienced names. It is stated that the claret-blue team is also researching promising young head coaches in Europe. Following the management's evaluations of different profiles, it is expected that a decision will be made on the name to replace Fatih Tekke.