31.10.2026 11:50
As Fenerbahçe's search for a new head coach continues, President Aziz Yıldırım's attitude at the board meeting drew attention. It was claimed that Yıldırım, who did not propose any names or express an opinion at the meeting where talks with candidates were evaluated, would make his decision after evaluating all options. It was also among the claims that he wanted to see Aykut Kocaman at the helm of the yellow-navy team again.
After parting ways with İsmail Kartal, Fenerbahçe accelerated its search for a head coach, and the board of directors met to determine the new coach. At the meeting, it was decided that the team would be temporarily entrusted to Dirk Kuyt until the league break due to national matches. The main item on the management's agenda, however, was the head coach to be permanently appointed at the helm.
CANDIDATES DISCUSSED ONE BY ONE
According to a report by Türkiye newspaper, Cihan Kamer and Oğuz Çetin, who conducted negotiations with head coach candidates, presented the results of their contacts to the board. It was stated that the pair informed the executives which candidate they were close to reaching an agreement with, which coaches were warm to Fenerbahçe's offer, and what stage the negotiations were at. It was also stated that the executives attending the meeting expressed their views on the candidates.
AZİZ YILDIRIM LISTENED TO EVERYONE, DID NOT NAME A SINGLE PERSON
The most notable detail of the meeting was the strategy followed by President Aziz Yıldırım. According to the report, Yıldırım contented himself with listening to the executives' views. The Fenerbahçe President, who did not mention the name of any head coach, also did not disclose his own preference.
It was claimed that Yıldırım would make his final decision after evaluating all views and would assign his aides to reach an agreement with the chosen head coach.
AYKUT KOCAMAN SURPRISE
Another notable name in Fenerbahçe's head coach search was Aykut Kocaman. The report stated that Aziz Yıldırım, who wants to complete the season as champions, was expected to take action for Kocaman, who had previously served at Fenerbahçe as both a footballer and a head coach. However, there is no verified information that an official meeting was held with the experienced coach or that an agreement was reached.
THE FINAL DECISION WILL BE MADE BY AZİZ YILDIRIM
While the Fenerbahçe management continues its search for a head coach, the team will take the field under Dirk Kuyt until the national break. Who Aziz Yıldırım will choose among the candidates will become clear in the coming period.