18.06.2026 17:01
While many at Fenerbahçe expected Aykut Kocaman to take over, İsmail Kartal was appointed as the head coach. Following the decision, a member of Kocaman's team said they had completed all preparations, from camp planning to transfer work, and were surprised by the development.
In Fenerbahçe, the name Aykut Kocaman was prominent for the head coach position for a long time. However, the yellow-navy management made its final decision in favor of İsmail Kartal. Following the appointment of the experienced coach, striking statements came from Aykut Kocaman's camp.
"WE HAVE COMPLETED PREPARATIONS FOR TOPUK YAYLASI"
A member of Aykut Kocaman's team said they had made comprehensive preparations for the new season. "As a team, we prepared a material list two days ago to be taken to Topuk Yaylası. We created the training program." The team member, using these expressions, stated that they thought they would start the job.
CITY GROUP DETAIL
According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu's news; the same person noted that the technical staff structure was largely completed, saying, "We agreed with three coaches from the City Group. Two of these coaches would work in athletic performance, and one in FenerLab."
NEARLY 100 FOOTBALLERS MONITORED
The team member, who said the transfer planning was also ready, stated: "We established a scouting team under the technical staff. We monitored nearly 100 players in the last 6 weeks for each position and created a transfer list."
"WE ARE SHOCKED"
The team member, indicating they had even determined the start date of the preparation camp, said: "We set June 22 as the camp start date and submitted the report. Whatever happened, happened yesterday. I haven't been able to speak with Coach Aykut yet. We made so many preparations and were expecting to start. We are shocked. May whatever is best for Fenerbahçe happen."