13.10.2026 12:02
The new destination of Belgian football man Chris van Puyvelde, who is expected to take over the youth setup at Fenerbahçe, has been revealed. It was reported that the experienced director, whom Aziz Yıldırım announced would take office in January, signed a 3-year contract with the Chinese Football Association.
A surprise development occurred regarding Chris van Puyvelde, who was expected to take on an important role in Fenerbahçe's youth academy project. According to information reported by journalist Serkan Akkoyun, the Belgian football man signed a 3-year contract with the Chinese Football Association. Van Puyvelde's decision to continue his career in Asia brought questions about Fenerbahçe's youth academy planning.
AZİZ YILDIRIM HAD POINTED TO JANUARY
Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım made statements regarding the club's youth academy structure at the High Council Board Meeting held on August 2.
Yıldırım announced that Chris van Puyvelde would take office in January and drew attention to the Belgian director's experience in developing players.
However, the statement that van Puyvelde had reached an agreement with the Chinese Football Association raised the question of how the yellow-navy blues would proceed in their youth academy structure.