31.10.2026 16:02
Following İsmail Kartal's departure at Fenerbahçe, the search for a head coach accelerated. While many names are on the agenda of the yellow-navy management, it has been claimed that President Aziz Yıldırım's priority choice is Aykut Kocaman. It was stated that Emre Belözoğlu is also among the alternatives, while it was claimed that Kocaman is ready for the job without putting forward any conditions.
At Fenerbahçe, who parted ways with İsmail Kartal, who the new head coach will be has become a matter of curiosity. The yellow-navy side, having temporarily entrusted the team to Dirk Kuyt, is continuing its work to determine the name who will take charge for the rest of the season.
It is stated that President Aziz Yıldırım and his board do not want to make a hasty decision on the head coach position and continue to evaluate candidates.
AZİZ YILDIRIM HAS AYKUT KOCAMAN IN HIS HEART
It is stated that one of the prominent names for the head coach position at Fenerbahçe is Aykut Kocaman. It has been claimed that Aziz Yıldırım, who is stated to have wanted to work with Kocaman at the start of the season as well but chose İsmail Kartal instead, has reconsidered this decision.
It was claimed that Yıldırım is warm to working again with Kocaman, who knows the club's structure closely and with whom he experienced championships together in the past.
IT HAS BEEN CLAIMED THAT KOCAMAN IS READY FOR THE ROLE
Among the information received is that Aykut Kocaman is also warm to returning to Fenerbahçe. It was claimed that the experienced coach told those close to him that he was ready for the role without putting forward any conditions. However, there is not yet an official agreement between Fenerbahçe and Aykut Kocaman.
MONTELLA AND AVCI FELL INTO THE BACKGROUND
It is stated that Vincenzo Montella and Abdullah Avcı, who came to the agenda in the first days of the head coach search, have fallen into the background in the latest evaluations. It is claimed that the yellow-navy management is not planning any concrete initiative regarding the two coaches at this stage.
It is stated that the possibilities of Montella and Avcı have been put on hold because Aziz Yıldırım has given priority to the Aykut Kocaman option.
EMRE BELÖZOĞLU IS ALSO ON THE LIST
It is stated that Emre Belözoğlu is also among Fenerbahçe's head coach candidates. Belözoğlu's close familiarity with the club, having previously taken on roles as a footballer, sporting director, and head coach at the yellow-navy club, is considered an advantage by the management. It has not yet been confirmed that an official offer has been made to Belözoğlu, who is stated to have coached Kasımpaşa.
THE FINAL DECISION IS AWAITED
While Fenerbahçe management's evaluations of head coach candidates continue, the claim that Aziz Yıldırım's priority preference is Aykut Kocaman stands out. No official statement has yet been made regarding who the new head coach of the yellow-navy side will be.