10.06.2026 16:00
Amedspor, promoted to the Süper Lig, reached a preliminary agreement with Beşiktaş's former coach Valerien Ismael after meeting with Thomas Reis and Andrea Pirlo for the head coach position.
Search for a technical director continues at Amedspor, which has been promoted to the Süper Lig. After talks with Thomas Reis and Andrea Pirlo proved unsuccessful, the club turned its attention to Beşiktaş's former technical director, Valerien Ismael.
OFFICIAL OFFER MADE, AGREEMENT REACHED
An initial offer was made to 50-year-old Valerien Ismael, who last worked at Watford in the English Championship. The experienced technical director is said to be pleased with the interest and has given a positive response. It has been reported that the two parties have reached a preliminary agreement.
FAMILIARITY WITH TURKEY IS AN ADVANTAGE
Valerien Ismael, who has worked at clubs such as Wolfsburg, Watford, and West Bromwich Albion in his managerial career, previously served in Turkey with Beşiktaş. It has been learned that the Amedspor management views Ismael's familiarity with Turkey as an advantage.