22.06.2026 16:10
Dirk Kuyt, who bid farewell to FC Dordrecht, has set off for Istanbul to join Fenerbahçe's technical staff.
Dutch coach Dirk Kuyt, who wore Fenerbahçe's jersey during his football career, is preparing to return to the yellow-navy club.
BECOMES İSMAİL KARTAL'S ASSISTANT
Dutch head coach Dirk Kuyt has left the Dutch team FC Dordrecht, where he was working, to take on the role of assistant to Fenerbahçe manager İsmail Kartal.
BIDDED FAREWELL TO HIS TEAM AND SET OFF
According to ESPN's report, the 45-year-old coach met with the players at FC Dordrecht on Monday morning and said his goodbyes. It was stated that after the farewell procedures, Kuyt set off for Istanbul to begin his new role with the yellow-navy club.
COMPENSATION WILL BE PAID
While it was noted that this departure occurred despite the Dutch club's previous statements of "We won't let him go," it was reported that Fenerbahçe will pay compensation to FC Dordrecht in order to terminate Dirk Kuyt's contract.