15.12.2025 11:56
The head coach of Gaziantep FK, a team in the Süper Lig, Burak Yılmaz has resigned and is leaving the city. In a statement made after the Göztepe match, Yılmaz mentioned that he would not be here after winning the matches against Rize and Başakşehir.
In the 16th week of the Super League, Gaziantep FK, who lost 1-0 at home to Göztepe, saw the expected separation take place. Head coach Burak Yılmaz resigned from his position. According to the news from Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the young coach is leaving the city.
POST-MATCH WORDS WERE A SIGN OF SEPARATION
Burak Yılmaz had clearly signaled his departure with his statements after the Göztepe match. Reminding that when he arrived at Gaziantep FK, the team was in a position with zero points, not scoring any goals, and viewed as relegated, Yılmaz stated that they had created a team that collected 23 points and dreamed of Europe at this point.
"I DID NOT DESERVE THIS REACTION"
Pointing out the reactions from the stands, Burak Yılmaz expressed that he could not accept the insults directed at the club. Claiming that politics had taken precedence over football in the city, Yılmaz stated that he could understand the criticisms directed at the president being made through him, but emphasized that he was nobody's man. Yılmaz also added that what had happened was not in line with the sense of loyalty.
"I SAID I WOULD LEAVE AFTER TWO MATCHES"
The experienced coach clearly stated in his announcement that he would leave after the matches against Çaykur Rizespor and Başakşehir, mentioning that they aimed for victories in both the cup and the league during this process. However, it was reported that Burak Yılmaz resigned without waiting for this process after the last defeat and left Gaziantep. An official statement regarding the resignation from Gaziantep FK is expected to be made shortly.