16.05.2026 16:30
Şenol Güneş, who is rumored to replace Sergen Yalçın as the head coach of Beşiktaş, spoke for the first time on the matter. Commenting on his potential return, the experienced manager stated, 'The decision rests with our esteemed president. Since Sergen Yalçın continues in his role and has made statements indicating he will continue, it would be disrespectful for me to express any intention.'
While the claims that Şenol Güneş will be appointed as the head coach in place of Sergen Yalçın at Beşiktaş have shaken the agenda, the experienced coach broke his silence. Güneş, who served in two different periods at Beşiktaş before, responded to the allegations made about him.
''THE FANS' LOVE IS ABOVE EVERYTHING''
Speaking to sports commentator Ali Ece, Şenol Güneş stated that he is proud to be associated with Beşiktaş again and said, "It is not about taking a position, but not losing the love deemed worthy for you to take that position. I thank all Beşiktaş fans who deem me worthy of this role."
''STATING AN INTENT WOULD BE DISRESPECTFUL''
Responding to the question "Will you take charge of Beşiktaş again?", Güneş said, "The one to make the decision is the esteemed president. Since Sergen coach is currently continuing in his role and has made statements that he will continue, stating an intent on my part would be disrespectful."
HIS PREVIOUS TENURES AT BEŞİKTAŞ
The experienced manager led the team to two consecutive Süper Lig championships in his first Beşiktaş period between 2015-2019 and achieved a historic success by topping their Champions League group unbeaten. Şenol Güneş, who took charge of the black-and-white team for a second time in the 2022-2023 seasons, fell short of expectations during this period.