03.11.2026 09:00
It has been claimed that a successful conclusion has been reached in Fenerbahçe's search for a head coach. It has been learned that the yellow-navy side reached an agreement with Sergio Conceiçao on a 1.5-year contract. The management aims to bring the Portuguese coach to Istanbul before the Liverpool match to be played on November 4 and have him follow the match from the stands.
The expected development regarding the new head coach at Fenerbahçe has occurred. It has been claimed that the yellow-navy side, which continued its search for a head coach after İsmail Kartal's departure, has reached an agreement with Portuguese coach Sergio Conceiçao. It was stated that the previous issue regarding the contract duration has been resolved and the parties have shaken hands on a 1.5-year contract.
AGREEMENT REACHED ON 1.5-YEAR CONTRACT
According to A Spor's report, the Fenerbahçe management has reached an agreement on all matters with Sergio Conceiçao, with whom it has been holding negotiations for some time. It had been learned that the yellow-navy side initially offered a 1.5-year contract, while the Portuguese coach wanted a 2.5-year contract. It was reported that after the negotiations, the parties agreed on the 1.5-year contract proposed by Fenerbahçe.
HE MAY WATCH THE LIVERPOOL MATCH FROM THE STANDS
It was stated that the Fenerbahçe management wants to bring Sergio Conceiçao to Istanbul before the Liverpool match to be played in the Champions League on November 4. The yellow-navy side's goal is for the Portuguese coach to follow the critical match from the stands. No official statement has yet been made regarding Conceiçao's arrival in Istanbul.
POSITIVE REFERENCE FROM JORGE JESUS
It was learned that Jorge Jesus, who previously served as Fenerbahçe's head coach, also expressed an opinion about Sergio Conceiçao. It was reported that Jesus, whose opinion the management sought, used the words "I see my youth in him" for his fellow countryman and gave a positive reference.
WON 11 TROPHIES AT PORTO
Sergio Conceiçao, who began his managerial career at Olhanense in 2012, later worked at Académica Coimbra, Braga, Vitória Guimarães and Nantes. The Portuguese coach, who took charge of Porto in 2017, won 3 league titles, 4 Portuguese Cups, 3 Portuguese Super Cups and 1 Portuguese League Cup in the 7 seasons he spent there. With a total of 11 trophies, he entered the ranks of Porto's most successful head coaches.
ALSO LIFTED A TROPHY AT MILAN
Conceiçao, who took charge of Milan in December 2024, experienced a Super Cup championship with the Italian team. However, after the expected results could not be obtained in the league, he left his position in May 2025. The 51-year-old coach, who most recently managed Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad, parted ways with the club in June 2026. Conceiçao has a total of 12 trophies in his managerial career.