02.09.2026 09:10
After parting ways with Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor has accelerated its search for a new head coach. While names such as Arda Turan, Şenol Güneş, Abdullah Avcı, Antonio Conte, and Vitor Pereira are being evaluated by the claret-blue club, the big surprise has been Fatih Terim. It has been reported that the name of the Galatasaray legend has begun to be mentioned among the candidates in Trabzonspor circles.
After the 2-1 defeat against Amedspor in Trabzonspor, following the departure of Fatih Tekke, attention has turned to who the new head coach will be. It has been reported that the burgundy-blue management is evaluating both domestic and foreign coaches, with notable names among the candidates.
MEETING HELD WITH ARDA TURAN
According to HT Spor's report, Trabzonspor's management's primary goal is to work with a foreign head coach. However, it was stated that the first meeting was held with Shakhtar Donetsk Head Coach Arda Turan. It was reported that the burgundy-blue management looks favorably on Arda Turan and wants to see the young coach at the helm of the team.
ŞENOL GÜNEŞ AND ABDULLAH AVCI ALSO ON THE LIST
It was stated that Şenol Güneş and Abdullah Avcı, who previously coached the club, are also among the names being evaluated by Trabzonspor. Regarding foreign head coaches, Antonio Conte's name has come to the forefront. However, it was noted that the experienced coach's high cost poses a significant question mark for Trabzonspor. It was also reported that Vitor Pereira, who previously served at Fenerbahçe, is among the foreign head coach candidates.
FATIH TERIM BOMBSHELL BEHIND THE SCENES
The biggest surprise in Trabzonspor's head coach search is Fatih Terim. It was stated that the name of the experienced coach, synonymous with Galatasaray, has begun to be discussed behind the scenes at the burgundy-blue club. Due to the presence of individuals close to Fatih Terim within the management, it was reported that the experienced coach is also being considered among the candidates. While there is no official meeting or agreement on Fatih Terim's side yet, the mention of the experienced coach's name for the Trabzonspor head coach position has drawn attention.