20.10.2026 13:40
The response given by Sergen Yalçın, the new head coach of the A National Team, regarding salary during his meeting with the TFF has been revealed. It was learned that the experienced coach said, "When it comes to the National Team... It is out of the question for me to make a demand on financial matters." Yalçın, speaking on Kafa Sports about his new role, used the expressions, "The crescent-star is above everything."
The Sergen Yalçın era is beginning for the Turkish National Football Team. The experienced coach, who reached an agreement with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), announced his new role through the statements he made on the Kafa Sports YouTube channel. The answer Yalçın gave regarding the salary issue during his meeting with the federation also drew attention.
HIS ANSWER TO THE SALARY QUESTION HAS EMERGED
According to a report by Sabah newspaper, TFF officials raised the salary issue during their preliminary meeting with Sergen Yalçın. However, the experienced coach stated that he would not request any fee and replied, "When it comes to the National Team... It is out of the question for me to make a request on financial matters."
This approach by Yalçın revealed the importance he attaches to the Turkish National Team role, while no official statement has yet been made regarding the financial terms of the contract.
"THE CRESCENT AND STAR IS ABOVE EVERYTHING"
Sergen Yalçın, who made statements about his new role on Kafa Sports, touched on recent developments. Saying "There have been serious developments in the last 2-3 days," Yalçın used the expressions "May it be beneficial for all of us, may it be beneficial for the country" after the agreement.
Explaining what coaching the Turkish National Team means to him, the experienced coach said:
"This task is a very important task. The crescent and star is above everything. It is the place every head coach wants to come to. Being the people's head coach is very nice. It is also a source of pride and happiness for me. With everyone's support, hopefully a successful National Team path awaits us."
"WE WILL GET THE PEOPLE TO RALLY BEHIND THE NATIONAL TEAM"
Sergen Yalçın, who gave the message that in the new era he will attach importance not only to results on the field but also to the bond the fans establish with the national team, explained his goal with these words:
"We will once again get the people to rally behind the National Team."
This statement by Yalçın revealed that he aims to strengthen fan support for the Turkish National Team once again.
OFFICIAL SIGNATURE EXPECTED IN RIVA
According to Sabah's report, Sergen Yalçın is expected to go to Riva today and sign an official contract with the TFF. The 53-year-old coach, who experienced Süper Lig and Turkish Cup championships with Beşiktaş in the 2020-2021 season, is taking over the Turkish National Team after Vincenzo Montella.