28.08.2026 08:40
Trabzonspor were eliminated after losing 4-0 to Ferencvaros in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League play-off round, finishing the match with nine players. Following the match, head coach Fatih Tekke submitted his resignation to the management, but this decision was not accepted. It is considered that Tekke's decision was linked to developments regarding Salah and star transfers, with comments being made that "Salah stirred up Trabzonspor."
Following the heavy defeat against Ferencvaros in Trabzonspor, there were eventful hours. The claret-blue team, which lost the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-off round 1-0, was defeated 4-0 by its opponent in the rematch. Trabzonspor, finishing the match with nine men, said goodbye to the Europa League and will continue its journey in the UEFA Conference League.
FATIH TEKKE SUBMITTED HIS RESIGNATION
After the 4-0 defeat against Ferencvaros, head coach Fatih Tekke decided to resign. It was reported that Tekke communicated his decision to the Trabzonspor management, but the claret-blue management did not accept the resignation.
ARE SALAH AND TRANSFERS BEHIND THE RESIGNATION?
It was assessed that Fatih Tekke's resignation decision was not only related to the Ferencvaros defeat, but developments regarding Mohamed Salah and other star transfers were also influential in the decision. After Trabzonspor's transfer agenda and Tekke's resignation coincided, comments were made that "Salah stirred up Trabzonspor."
MANAGEMENT WANTS TO CONTINUE WITH TEKKE
Trabzonspor management, on the other hand, did not accept Fatih Tekke's resignation and took a stance to continue with the coach. The claret-blue team, eliminated from the Europa League, will continue its European adventure in the UEFA Conference League.