Sergen Yalçın's assistant has taken over as the head coach of the Super Lig team.

14.01.2025 16:20

The Super Lig team Hatayspor, which parted ways with Rıza Çalımbay, has reached an agreement with Murat Şahin, who is part of Sergen Yalçın's staff, for the head coach position. The 48-year-old coach, who signed a 1.5-year contract, will be managing a club for the first time. Murat Şahin will face his first test in charge of his new team against Galatasaray.

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Trendyol Super League team Hatayspor, which parted ways with Rıza Çalımbay, found its new head coach in Sergen Yalçın's team.

HATAYSPOR ENTRUSTED TO MURAT ŞAHİN

The Mediterranean team announced that they have reached an agreement with Murat Şahin, who is part of Sergen Yalçın's coaching staff, for the head coach position. In a statement from the club, it was said, "Welcome to Atakaş Hatayspor, Murat Şahin. Our club has reached a principle agreement for 1.5 years with Head Coach Murat Şahin. Our Club President Hikmet Çinçin and Vice President Serdal Şahutoğlu met with Murat Şahin. We welcome our coach and wish him success in his new role."

FIRST TIME COACHING A CLUB

Murat Şahin, 48, who has served in the coaching staff of teams coached by Sergen Yalçın and has experienced championship victories in the Trendyol Super League and Ziraat Turkey Cup with Beşiktaş, will be coaching a club for the first time.

FIRST MATCH AGAINST GALATASARAY

Hatayspor's new head coach Murat Şahin will face a tough test as soon as he arrives. The young coach will host the leader Galatasaray in his first match with the Mediterranean team. The two teams will clash in the 20th week match of the Trendyol Super League on January 17, Friday at 20:00 in Mersin.