05.11.2026 08:20
A surprise offer came from Iran to İsmail Kartal, the head coach who left Fenerbahçe. It has been learned that Tractor FC has taken action for the 65-year-old coach, who previously managed Persepolis, and that negotiations between the parties have begun. It is reported that Kartal views the offer favorably, and his return to Iran is on the agenda.
İsmail Kartal, who ended his fourth spell at Fenerbahçe on October 27, 2026, has begun to see his new destination take shape. After leaving the yellow-navy team, the experienced head coach, whose future was wondered about, attracted interest from Tractor FC, one of the Iranian Super League teams. It was stated that Kartal, who had previously worked in the same country, has taken the offer under consideration.
TRACTOR FC SUBMITTED AN OFFICIAL OFFER
According to Salim Manav's report, the Iranian team Tractor FC made direct contact with İsmail Kartal for the head coaching position. It was reported that the club management conveyed its official offer to the experienced coach and that contract negotiations between the parties have begun.
It was stated that Tractor FC management, aiming to compete for the top in the Iranian Super League, wants to bring an experienced head coach to the team and, in this direction, considers Kartal among the priority candidates.
İSMAİL KARTAL IS WARM TO THE OFFER
It was noted that İsmail Kartal, who had previously worked at Persepolis, one of Iran's established clubs, approached Tractor FC's offer positively because he knows the country's football closely. It was recorded that the experienced coach views the idea of working in Iran again favorably and that the negotiations are progressing positively.
It was claimed that if the parties agree on the contract terms, Kartal could go to Iran within a short time and sign officially. However, there is not yet a finalized agreement.
HE LEFT FENERBAHÇE ON OCTOBER 27
İsmail Kartal began his fourth spell at Fenerbahçe with the goal of winning the championship, but after the results, he became the focus of criticism. The experienced coach, whose pressure increased especially after the defeat in the Galatasaray derby, parted ways with the yellow-navy management by mutual agreement on October 27, 2026.
Whether Kartal, for whom only a short time has passed since leaving Fenerbahçe, will continue his head coaching career in Iran will become clear as a result of the negotiations with Tractor FC.