15.03.2026 17:20
An extraordinary meeting took place at Fenerbahçe following the defeat against Fatih Karagümrük. The details of the meeting held by President Sadettin Saran and the management with Domenico Tedesco have emerged. It was stated that the main reason preventing the separation was Tedesco's compensation of 6 million euros.
In the 26th week of the Trendyol Super League, Fenerbahçe suffered a heavy blow in the title race by losing 2-0 to Fatih Karagümrük. Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran and his team came together after the defeat against Fatih Karagümrük to hold a meeting regarding the future of Domenico Tedesco and sporting director Devin Özek.
THEY WERE CALLED TO A MEETING AT THE CLUB BUILDING
Following this meeting, the Fenerbahçe management called technical director Domenico Tedesco and sporting director Devin Özek to the club building for a meeting yesterday at 4:00 PM. A lengthy meeting was held between Tedesco, Özek, and President Sadettin Saran.
TWO DIFFERENT OPINIONS FROM MANAGEMENT
The young coach particularly pointed out to Saran that there was a loss of motivation and that he was not satisfied with the performance of some players in the team. Later, Saran convened the board of directors and held a discussion about whether the Italian coach should continue or not. While some members approved the decision to continue with the coach, others stated that it was necessary to part ways.
COMPENSATION PREVENTED SEPARATION
One of the main issues discussed in the meeting was Tedesco's compensation. The 40-year-old coach, who earns approximately 4 million Euros annually from Fenerbahçe and has a contract until the end of 2027, has a cost that could reach 6 million Euros, which became the most significant factor in the management's decision to part ways. Considering these figures, a consensus was reached in Fenerbahçe for both Devin Özek and Tedesco to continue for now.