27.12.2024 13:50
Experienced coach Fatih Terim, who signed a contract with the Saudi Arabian team Al Shabab, made statements to the press at Istanbul Airport before departing for the country. Terim said, "I am ready, I am good. My wife has a beautiful saying for me: 'Never retire your football mind.' There is no team in the world where a Turkish football player cannot play. Transfers can happen."
One of the legendary figures of Turkish football, Fatih Terim, has been appointed as the head coach of Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab team. The club announced the agreement with the experienced coach through their official social media accounts and website.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELEASED
In a statement made by Al Shabab Club, it was noted that Fatih Terim has started his duties as head coach, and it was expressed, "We are happy to welcome Fatih Terim, who has earned a respected place in world football with his experience and achievements, to the Al Shabab family. We believe that we will work in great harmony to achieve long-term goals together."
FIRST WORDS FROM TERIM
After signing a contract with his new team, Terim made evaluations to the journalists waiting for him at Istanbul Airport before heading to the country.
"TRANSFERS MAY HAPPEN"
Terim said, "There is a very nice sentence my wife told me. She said, 'Never retire your football mind.' Let me talk about my friends next to me; they are all very good people in their fields. This time, Necati didn't come with me; he was with me before. I have worked with many people in my life and will continue to touch their lives. All my colleagues I work with are very valuable to me. Even in the last two days, I see an extraordinary work ethic. Information about the club, training preparations, recovery... All my colleagues I work with are very important to me."
"I'M HAPPY TO BE WITH PAVEL AT AL SHABAB"
Pavel means something much more to me. When I was at Fiorentina, he was at Juventus. We mentioned those days in our brief conversation. He has also contributed as a sports director at Juventus for many years. I am happy to be with him at Al Shabab now. He is both an important player and a significant symbol. Because clubs grow with their symbols. Therefore, I think it is the right choice.
"IT IS SAID THAT THE FOUR TEAMS HAVE VERY GOOD SQUADS"
It is said that the next four teams have better squads than us. I know this as someone who follows the world as well. I haven't had any transfer discussions. I haven't mentioned any names to the management or the president. Regardless of what happens, this is a period where we need to act quickly. We have a match on the sixth. There are 2-3 days left until the New Year. If transfers are to be made, they will be made here. I know some players. I am also trying to gather information about players I don't know. Over the years, sometimes players that the management wanted to send away became the most important players of that team when they worked with us. Therefore, we will make assessments as soon as possible, and if they tell us, we will indicate those places if there is a need. It is certain that those other four teams are far ahead. We will not accept that, of course. We will make our touches as soon as possible. Friends, in the meantime, I wish a happy New Year to our entire country. I hope it will be a healthy, peaceful, and happy year. Happy New Year to everyone.