22.05.2026 22:50
Ismail Kartal, who has been rumored to return to Fenerbahce, announced that he has not received any offer from the Fenerbahce management. The experienced coach stated that he has received two offers from Europe and the Arabian Peninsula.
Former Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal made statements to Sporcast, discussing his tenure at the yellow-navy blue team and his future.
''I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY OFFERS''
İsmail Kartal, revealing the offers he received, stated that he had not received any calls from Fenerbahçe presidential candidates, saying, "I didn't receive any offers from either President Aziz or Mr. Hakan Safi. I have never spoken to Mr. Hakan Safi in my life. I received two offers from Europe and the Arabian Peninsula. The process is ongoing."
"WE WERE LIKE FRIENDS WITH DZEKO AND TADIC"
Kartal also spoke about Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic, with whom he worked at Fenerbahçe, saying, "We were like friends with Dzeko and Tadic. I spoke to them very clearly. They also spoke to me. Tadic would raise his hand and ask me many questions, and I would explain in detail."
"THERE IS A CLAIM THAT HE CAME 3 TIMES AND COULDN'T WIN A TROPHY"
Responding to criticisms made about him, such as "He came 3 times and couldn't win a trophy," İsmail Kartal said, "Now, here's the thing: there is a claim that I came 3 times and couldn't win a trophy. First of all, I have 1 trophy. We won the Super Cup by beating Galatasaray. Let those who don't know be aware of that. In the second season, we were targeted. In the third season, we collected 99 points but couldn't become champions."