31.10.2026 15:15
After İsmail Kartal's departure at Fenerbahçe, Mattia Croci-Torti, whose name was mentioned among the head coach candidates, spoke about his future. The Swiss coach, stating that he is happy at Lugano, signaled that he is not thinking of leaving his club.
Following the parting of ways with İsmail Kartal at Fenerbahçe, while the search for a new head coach continues, one of the names that has come to the fore is Mattia Croci-Torti, who manages Lugano. The 44-year-old coach responded to transfer rumors with his statements about his future.
"I AM HAPPY HERE"
Speaking on a program he attended, Croci-Torti stated that he feels comfortable at Lugano and used the following expressions:
"I am satisfied with where I am, I feel very comfortable and happy."
The Swiss coach also expressed his satisfaction with his club's development:
"Lugano has become a team capable of competing with every opponent in recent years. That is why I was pleased that they extended my contract (in January 2025, for 3 years). I also do not get the feeling that anyone here wants to suppress my ambitions."
AT THE TOP WITH LUGANO
Lugano under Mattia Croci-Torti is drawing attention with its performance in the league this season. The Swiss representative reached 31 points by winning 10 and drawing 1 of the 11 matches played so far and took its place at the top of the standings.
HIS CONTRACT ENDS IN 2028
Croci-Torti, who has been Lugano's head coach since 2021, has a contract with his club that continues until 2028. The experienced coach's statements revealed that at this stage he has not shown a positive approach regarding a possible transfer to Fenerbahçe.