21.10.2026 21:20
Financial details regarding the contract of Sergen Yalçın, the new head coach of the Turkish National Football Team, have been revealed. Yalçın will earn 2.5 million euros annually. If he is dismissed in the event of a possible change in TFF management, he will receive 1 million euros in compensation.
New information has been shared regarding the contract terms of Sergen Yalçın, whom the Turkish Football Federation has appointed to head the Turkish National Football Team. The salary and departure conditions of the 53-year-old coach, who was announced to have signed a four-year agreement, came to the agenda with the claims reported by journalist İbrahim Seten.
CLAIM OF 2.5 MILLION EUROS PER YEAR
According to the information shared by Seten, an agreement was reached with Sergen Yalçın for 2.5 million euros per year. If this figure remains valid and the four-year contract is completed, Yalçın's total earnings will reach 10 million euros. The salary figures are based on the information reported by Seten rather than an official statement.
SPECIAL CLAUSE FOR A CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT
Another claim regarding the contract concerns possible departure conditions. According to Seten, if the TFF management changes and the new management does not want to work with Yalçın, the experienced coach will be paid 1 million euros in compensation. It was alleged that the clause in question would be applied subject to this condition. The news reporting Seten's statements
HE WILL COACH A NATIONAL TEAM FOR THE FIRST TIME
Having worn the Turkish National Team jersey 37 times during his playing career, Sergen Yalçın will take charge of a national team as head coach for the first time. Yalçın had achieved his important successes in his coaching career by winning the Süper Lig and the Turkish Cup with Beşiktaş in the 2020-2021 season.