22.10.2026 16:40
The new head coach of the Turkish National Football Team, Sergen Yalçın, signed a four-year contract at a ceremony held at the TFF’s center in Riva. The technical staff he will work with has also been announced, with Yalçın saying, “The National Team is above everything.” Here is Sergen Yalçın’s team...
A signing ceremony was held at the Turkish Football Federation’s center in Riva for Sergen Yalçın, who was appointed to the Turkish National Football Team after Vincenzo Montella. The experienced head coach signed a four-year contract, starting a new era for the crescent-starred team.
Speaking at the ceremony, TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu stated that they trust Yalçın’s football knowledge and experience, and said they will work together for success.
“ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DAYS OF MY CAREER”
Thanking the federation president and his board for the trust placed in him, Yalçın recalled that he proudly wore the national jersey during his playing career.
The experienced coach said, “One of the most important days of my career... The National Team is above everything. We believe we will experience very successful days. We need everyone on this path. I hope very beautiful days await us.”
“I AM THE PEOPLE’S HEAD COACH”
Stating that they will emphasize the sense of unity in the National Team, Yalçın said, “I am the people’s head coach.” Saying that they want to strengthen interest and excitement toward the crescent-starred team again, Yalçın drew attention to the importance of fan support. Also speaking about his squad preferences, the experienced head coach emphasized that the National Team door is open to all players and stated that they will work to create the most correct and fair squad.
HIS TEAM IS ANNOUNCED
The technical staff who will work with Sergen Yalçın in the Turkish National Team has also been finalized. The names in the staff and their roles are as follows:
- Sergen Yalçın: Head Coach
- Serhat Mert: Technical Staff Coordinator
- Murat Kaytaz: Assistant Coach
- Prof. Dr. Niyazi Eniseler: Athletic Performance Coach
- Dr. Emre Gürbüz: Athletic Performance Coach
- Erol Ayçiçek: Goalkeeper Coach
- Tarık Yiğit Egeli: Match and Performance Analyst
- Okan Aydıner: Match and Performance Analyst
- Muhammet Nuri Püren: Assistant Match and Performance Analyst