18.03.2025 14:50
Bursaspor, a team from the TFF 3rd League, parted ways with Pablo Martin Batalla by mutual agreement and appointed Adem Çağlayan as the new head coach. The green and white team signed a 1.5-year contract with Çağlayan. The 43-year-old coach had most recently managed GMG Kastamonuspor, a team from the TFF 2nd League.
Bursaspor, a team in the TFF 3rd League, announced that Adem Çağlayan has been appointed as the head coach, following the departure of the legendary Pablo Martin Batalla.
1.5 YEAR CONTRACT
During the ceremony held for Çağlayan, Bursaspor Club President Enes Çelik was also present. In a statement made on the club's social media account, the following was stated;
"Our club has reached an agreement with Mr. Adem Çağlayan for the head coach position until the end of the 2025-2026 season. We wish this agreement to be beneficial for our community and wish success to Adem Çağlayan and his team in their new roles."
BATTALLA PARTED WAYS YESTERDAY
Bursaspor parted ways with head coach Pablo Martin Batalla yesterday. In a statement made on the club's social media account, it was stated, "Our head coach Pablo Martin Batalla has parted ways with us by mutual agreement. We thank Mr. Batalla for his contributions to our club and wish him success in his future career."
Bursaspor Club President Enes Çelik also made a statement on his social media account, saying, "Thank you for your services, Pablo. Your mission continues with us to ensure that the children of this city remain Bursaspor fans, gracias amigo."
BATALLA SAID GOODBYE
Following these developments, Pablo Martin Batalla also bid farewell to Bursaspor. In a written statement, Batalla expressed the following;
Despite my belief that we would achieve the goals we set at the beginning of the season and my confidence that we would complete the league accordingly, the club management decided that it was the right time for a change.
I hope this decision is the best for Bursaspor. Despite the unexpected results in recent weeks, I had no intention of leaving the team. I thank everyone who gave me the opportunity to work in this great community. First and foremost, I am grateful to my players for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment on the field. It was a great honor for me to be their coach. I would also like to sincerely thank my coaching staff and club employees. Their support and contributions during these 10 months were invaluable. And of course, to the great Bursaspor fans… I especially thank you for the love and respect you showed me. I will always continue to support Bursaspor wholeheartedly.
I still feel the sadness I feel every time I have to leave this club. However, I know that every personal and professional decision I made was based on the interests of Bursaspor. I take pride in being able to help this club during one of the most challenging periods in its history.
With love and respect, Pablo
BATALLA'S PERFORMANCE AT BURSASPOR
Batalla experienced 18 victories, 7 draws, and 2 losses in the 27 official matches he managed at Bursaspor. The Argentine coach achieved an average of 2.26 points with the green-white team.
WHO IS ADEM ÇAĞLAYAN?
Adem Çağlayan, born in 1981 in Erzurum, last managed GMG Kastamonuspor, a team in the TFF 2nd League. Çağlayan parted ways with Kastamonuspor by mutual agreement on February 14. Previously, the young coach worked at Yeni Mersin İdman Yurdu, Adana 1954 FK, and Ankaraspor.