07.07.2026 21:11
Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, signed a 1-year contract with assistant coach Murat Özkütükçü. Here are the details...
Arda Turan, who achieved a great success by winning the championship in his first season as a head coach in the Ukrainian League, continues to strengthen his technical team ahead of the new season. Shakhtar Donetsk officially announced that another Turkish football figure has been added to the coaching staff.
1-YEAR CONTRACT WITH MURAT ÖZKÜTÜKÇÜ
According to the official statement from the club, a 1-year contract has been signed with assistant coach Murat Özkütükçü. Özkütükçü will work in Arda Turan's technical team in the new season, striving for success.
"ONE OF THE LEGENDS OF TURKISH FOOTBALL"
Sharing his excitement about joining the Ukrainian representative, the successful coach said, "Arda Turan is one of the greatest legends in the history of Turkish football. He has made a very brilliant start to his managerial career. Although playing and coaching are completely different paths, his approach to starting this job and his current working methodology deserve the highest praise. I am extremely happy to be a part of his team and work in this position."