02.11.2026 09:20
As Fenerbahçe's search for a new head coach continues, a notable recommendation came from former head coach Jorge Jesus. It was reported that the Portuguese coach gave a positive reference for Sergio Conceição, who is among the candidates of the yellow-and-navy management, and said, "I see my youth in him." Within the management, it was stated that there is a disagreement between Aykut Kocaman and Conceição, and that President Aziz Yıldırım will make the final decision.
Different views emerged at the board meeting held to determine Fenerbahçe's new head coach. At the meeting held last night, it was claimed that 8 board members wanted Aykut Kocaman to be appointed as the team's head coach.
It was stated that 5 board members preferred a foreign head coach, and that their priority candidate was Sergio Conceiçao. It was expressed that Emre Belözoğlu was also among the head coach candidates.
FULL SUPPORT FROM JORGE JESUS TO SERGIO CONCEIÇAO
It was reported that the Fenerbahçe Football Committee, which continues its search for a head coach, also contacted the team's former coach Jorge Jesus. It was claimed that the Portuguese coach expressed a positive opinion about his compatriot Sergio Conceiçao and gave a reference to the Fenerbahçe management. It was stated that Jesus used the words "I see my youth in him" about Conceiçao.
It was expressed that this assessment by the experienced coach strengthened Conceiçao's position among the foreign head coach candidates.
AZIZ YILDIRIM WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY
While the search for a head coach continues at Fenerbahçe, attention turned to President Aziz Yıldırım. It was stated that Yıldırım, who did not attend last night's board meeting, will take part in the meeting to be held today. At the meeting, it is expected that the new head coach as well as the football structure will be discussed. It was reported that while the names Aykut Kocaman and Sergio Conceiçao stand out in the management, Emre Belözoğlu is also among the candidates. It was expressed that no final decision has yet been made at the yellow-navy team, and that Aziz Yıldırım will make the final choice.