09.10.2025 14:41
The experienced coach İsmail Kartal, whose name has also been associated with Fenerbahçe, has rejected a new offer from the Süper Lig. Kartal, who most recently managed the Iranian team Persepolis, has come under the radar of Antalyaspor, which is looking for a head coach following Emre Belözoğlu's departure. However, it has been reported that Kartal turned down the offer from Antalyaspor and currently has no plans to manage a new team.
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Experienced coach İsmail Kartal, who was once associated with Fenerbahçe, turned down a new offer from the Süper Lig.
ANTALYASPOR KNOCKED ON KARTAL'S DOOR
Having recently managed the Iranian team Persepolis and experiencing his first overseas coaching stint, İsmail Kartal caught the attention of Antalyaspor, which is in search of a new head coach following Emre Belözoğlu's departure. According to a report by Ajansspor, the Mediterranean team made an official offer to the experienced coach.
KARTAL TURNED DOWN THE OFFER
It has been learned that İsmail Kartal declined the offer from Antalyaspor. It was stated that the experienced coach currently has no plans to manage a new team and has decided to take a break.
OTHER CANDIDATES ALSO REJECTED
The same report indicated that Çağdaş Atan also responded negatively to Antalyaspor's offer, and the name Rıza Çalımbay has been shelved by the club management.
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