Eren Derdiyok returned to Galatasaray after 10 years.

Eren Derdiyok returned to Galatasaray after 10 years.

08.08.2026 09:00

Galatasaray has appointed its former player Eren Derdiyok as the technical director of the U17 team. Derdiyok, who last worked with Basel's U19 team, has returned to the yellow-red club after 10 years.

Galatasaray announced that its former player Eren Derdiyok has started his duty as the U17 Team Technical Director. Derdiyok, who last worked with the Basel U19 team, returned to the yellow-red club after 10 years.

APPOINTED AS HEAD OF THE U17 TEAM

Galatasaray, which continues its technical structuring in its youth teams, has appointed former national footballer Eren Derdiyok as the Technical Director of the U17 Team.

Derdiyok, who played for important clubs during his playing career, will work for the development of Galatasaray's young players in his new role.

LAST WORKED WITH BASEL U19

Eren Derdiyok, who continued his work in the technical field after his playing career, last served as the head of Basel's U19 team. Derdiyok will use the experience he gained to develop young footballers in the Galatasaray youth academy from now on.

RETURNED TO GALATASARAY AFTER 10 YEARS

Eren Derdiyok, one of Galatasaray's former strikers, returned to the yellow-red club after 10 years with his new role. Derdiyok, who will now be part of the technical staff, will take on the responsibility of the Galatasaray U17 Team.

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