14.10.2025 14:21
Fenerbahçe's head coach Domenico Tedesco highlighted the mistakes in squad engineering in the comprehensive report he presented to the management. The Italian coach requested reinforcements in the positions of center-back, left-back, midfielder, and forward during the winter transfer window. At the top of the transfer list are Kim Min-Jae, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, and Leon Goretzka.
Fenerbahçe's head coach Domenico Tedesco drew attention with the report he presented to the management during the international break. The Italian coach evaluated the team's physical decline, lack of motivation, and squad engineering mistakes in detail.
Although Tedesco stated that this situation could be improved with disciplined training, he emphasized that new transfers are essential to establish a game plan.
The report clearly highlighted that reinforcements are needed in four areas during the mid-season transfer period;
- Center-back
- Left-back
- Midfielder (number 8)
- Striker (pivot forward)
SARAN AND TEDESCO INHERITED A "WRECK"
Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran and head coach Tedesco faced a challenging situation at the club.
Saran is dealing with the heavy financial burden left from Ali Koç's era, while Tedesco is struggling with the group of players physically left behind by Jose Mourinho. It has been learned that Tedesco particularly noted that "the players have hit rock bottom mentally and are lagging physically."
KIM MIN-JAE AND GORETZKA AMONG TARGETS
Among the most notable names on Tedesco's transfer list are Kim Min-Jae and Leon Goretzka. The Italian coach wants to bring two of his former students, who have fallen to a rotational player status at Bayern Munich, to Fenerbahçe.
Kim Min-Jae: He is considered as an alternative to Jayden Oosterwolde in the center-back rotation. Tedesco stated that "Kim might be open to returning." Leon Goretzka: He is at the top of the list for the number 8 position that Fenerbahçe lacked at the beginning of the season.
FERDİ AND STRIKER PLANNING
Noting that Archie Brown could not adapt to the four-man defense, Tedesco highlighted Ferdi Kadıoğlu's name for the left-back rotation. Additionally, the coach reported that the transfer of a "strong striker who can play with his back to the goal" is also necessary.
MANAGEMENT HAS STARTED WORKING
President Sadettin Saran has begun to evaluate Tedesco's requests. The management has started early contacts for the transfer operation, taking into account the foreign quota and financial limits. A busy transfer period is expected at Fenerbahçe in January.