29.05.2026 14:51
National Team Head Coach Vincenzo Montella said in a statement about his future that his only thought is the success of the Turkish National Team. The Italian coach, expressing that he misses club football, emphasized that he is working to achieve the World Cup goal. Montella, who has been linked with Fenerbahçe, was seen as focusing on his national team duties.
National Team Head Coach Vincenzo Montella answered the long-awaited questions about his future. The Italian coach, whose name has recently been mentioned with various clubs, stated that his only concern right now is the success of the Turkish National Team.
SPOKE ABOUT HIS FUTURE
National Football Team Head Coach Vincenzo Montella made striking statements about his future in a program he attended on A Spor. The Italian coach was asked about his name being associated with different clubs and whether he desires to manage a club team again.
"MY ONLY THOUGHT IS THE TURKISH NATIONAL TEAM"
Montella, stating that when renewing his contract with the Turkish Football Federation, they discussed the World Cup goal, said the following:
"When I renewed the contract, my president and I dreamed of the World Cup. The Turkish National Team was going through that process, having been away from the World Cup for many years. I dreamed of it and we succeeded; I am very happy." The experienced coach also expressed that he misses club football, while emphasizing that the national team is his priority.
"YOU MISS THE SMELL OF THE PITCH"
Montella continued his statement: "As a coach, you miss the smell of the pitch, but my only thought is the Turkish National Team, and I strive for its success. You miss the pitch, but it is an honor to be with the Turkish National Team." These words were interpreted as the Italian coach not considering leaving the national team in the short term.
HIS NAME WAS MENTIONED WITH FENERBAHÇE
Vincenzo Montella's name has recently been brought up in connection with Fenerbahçe. Montella, who was reportedly among the technical director candidates of presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım, made statements that were evaluated as a response to the allegations concerning the yellow-navy club.