29.05.2026 11:20
It has been claimed that Nuri Şahin, who is mentioned for the head coach position after Sergen Yalçın at Beşiktaş, could be appointed if results are not obtained from foreign candidates. The young coach's emergence as the strongest domestic candidate at the black-and-white club has brought back to the agenda the polemic he had with Sergen Yalçın, who previously criticized and harshly targeted his managerial career.
Nuri Şahin, who has been mentioned for the head coach position at Beşiktaş, has become the center of attention. While it has been reported that the black-and-white management has placed the young coach first among local candidates, the past polemic he had with Sergen Yalçın has been remembered again.
NURİ ŞAHİN'S NAME STANDS OUT AT BEŞİKTAŞ
Beşiktaş, which continues its search for a head coach ahead of the new season, maintains contact with foreign candidates. However, it is stated that if the management cannot achieve the desired result from these talks, they might turn to local coaches. At this point, Başakşehir Head Coach Nuri Şahin is said to be one of the strongest candidates.
It has been suggested that President Serdal Adalı might take an official step for Nuri Şahin by meeting with Başakşehir President Göksel Gümüşdağ if results from foreign coach options do not materialize.
HE ATTRACTED ATTENTION IN EUROPE DESPITE HIS YOUNG AGE
Nuri Şahin, who has shown rapid rise in his coaching career, previously worked at Borussia Dortmund and became one of the names that drew attention in European football. Although his appointment at top-level clubs at a young age has sometimes been a topic of debate in the football community, Şahin has managed to make a name for himself with his career planning.
THE OLD POLEMIC BACK ON THE AGENDA
Following Nuri Şahin's association with Beşiktaş, the tension he had with Sergen Yalçın in the past has started to be discussed again. The polemic between the two began when Sergen Yalçın, during his time as a commentator, criticized Nuri Şahin's coaching career at Borussia Dortmund. Yalçın made notable remarks about Şahin's role, saying, "Is it that easy to be the coach of a big club like Dortmund?"
STRONG RESPONSE FROM SERGEN YALÇIN
After Nuri Şahin responded to the criticisms with a calm demeanor, Sergen Yalçın used harsher words. During a program he attended, the experienced coach targeted the young coach, saying, "I have accolades, what does Nuri have? Do you have a cup, any success?" These statements were discussed in the football world for a long time, and the tension between the two figures became a topic of the day.
NOW ONE OF THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES FOR BEŞİKTAŞ
It is striking that Nuri Şahin, whose coaching career was once questioned, is now shown as one of the most serious candidates for the Beşiktaş bench. As the black-and-white management's decision is eagerly awaited, Nuri Şahin's name has already become one of the most talked-about figures among fans.