18.02.2026 14:22
Fenerbahçe's head coach Domenico Tedesco spoke at a press conference ahead of the UEFA Europa League match against Nottingham Forest. Talking about the new contract, the young coach said, "I feel very comfortable at Fenerbahçe. I have a lot of love for the club, and the same goes for the fans... But this is not just up to me. We have a very busy schedule. The priority is not the coach, it’s not me; it’s for Fenerbahçe to win matches."
Fenerbahçe's head coach Domenico Tedesco made statements at a press conference held before the UEFA Europa League match against Nottingham Forest. The Italian coach also responded to a question about whether he would sign a new contract with the yellow-navy blue club.
"THE FIRST PRIORITY IS NOT ME, IT'S FENERBAHÇE"
Approaching the question about a new contract cautiously, Tedesco stated:
"I am very comfortable at Fenerbahçe. I have a lot of love for the club, and the same goes for the fans… But this is not just up to me. There is the Forest match now, then Kasımpaşa, then Forest again, Antalya, and Gaziantep. There is also an important cup match there. We have a very busy schedule. The first priority is not the coach, it’s not me; it’s for Fenerbahçe to win matches."
The successful coach emphasized that the team is focused on its goals, saying, "We need a lot of energy, we have a lot of work. I am very happy at Fenerbahçe."
HE POINTED OUT THE BUSY SCHEDULE
Speaking about the intense match schedule, Tedesco stated that they need to manage the process correctly:
"We will go to away games not by walking, but by plane. We will give players rest and sleep time. This is not a new situation for us. The Super League, Europe, and the cup schedule are like this. We knew it beforehand. Sometimes we may be a bit more tired, but we are happy because of these matches. We are in a limited time and hustle, but we have strength."
Tedesco's statements were interpreted as not closing the door on a new contract but emphasizing that his priority is success on the field.