11.06.2026 17:10
Amedspor, promoted to the Süper Lig, signed a 2-year contract with Albanian coach Besnik Hasi. The successful coach, who arrived in Diyarbakır with the "miracle man" impression he left in Belgium, faced backlash for his signing in Belgium.
Amedspor, who rose to the Süper Lig for the first time, signed a 2-year contract with Kosovo-born Albanian coach Besnik Hasi. The successful manager's signing had a wide impact in Belgium.
''RIGHT PROJECT, RIGHT PLACE''
During the signing ceremony held for him, Hasi explained why he chose Diyarbakır instead of Istanbul, saying, 'I am proud to be here as a member of Amedspor. I knew I would work in Turkey at some point in my career. I have not been in the right place and right project before, but this time I know I am in the right project and right place.'
BELGIUM'S MIRACLE MAN
Hasi's arrival at Amedspor stirred the Belgian media. The Belgian press put the experienced coach's move to the Süper Lig on their headlines. Hasi, who took over KV Mechelen during hard times in November 2023, quickly turned the team around and collected points like a championship candidate. Outlets such as HLN and Sporza emphasized that Hasi brought great dynamism to Mechelen together with the fans.
THE DEPARTURE SPARKED DEBATE
His successful period at Mechelen ended with a surprise departure. Hasi, whose contract was not renewed, left the club by mutual agreement. It was claimed that behind this departure, which was talked about in the Belgian press for a long time, there were differences of opinion between the coach and the management regarding transfer vision and budget issues. It was reported that the fans were angry about Hasi being let go from the team.