06.11.2026 16:20
Fenerbahçe's new head coach Emre Belözoğlu made ambitious statements at the signing ceremony held at Chobani Stadium. Belözoğlu, who set out the championship goal, said, "We will win 10-15 cups and hand them over to the 100th head coach." Speaking on many topics, from his friendship with Okan Buruk to Dirk Kuyt's future, from the Champions League match they will play against Arda Turan to the TFF and MHK, Belözoğlu used the expressions, "I would not exchange Fenerbahçe for anyone or anything." Here are the details...
Following the resignation of İsmail Kartal at Fenerbahçe, a signing ceremony was held for Emre Belözoğlu, who was appointed as head coach. Belözoğlu, who had previously served at the yellow-and-navy club as a player, sporting director, and briefly as head coach, said he was experiencing the excitement of returning to Fenerbahçe. Board members Önder Fırat and Cihan Kamer also made statements at the ceremony.
"I AM RETURNING TO MY NEST ONCE AGAIN"
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Emre Belözoğlu explained that his connection with Fenerbahçe dates back to his childhood years. Stating that wearing the yellow-and-navy jersey was a dream for him, Belözoğlu recalled that he had the opportunity to take on different roles at the club.
Belözoğlu used the following statements:
"Being here is not an excitement that is very foreign to me. Fenerbahçe was a jersey whose dream I carried in my childhood; I grew up in those streets mentioning the names of the legends of the 103-goal season. God granted me the chance to wear the jersey of such a plane tree, to serve as sporting director, and, even for a short time, as head coach. I am returning to my nest once again. I am aware of the expectations."
FULL SUPPORT FROM THE BOARD TO EMRE BELÖZOĞLU
Fenerbahçe Board Member Önder Fırat expressed his satisfaction that Emre Belözoğlu was rejoining the yellow-and-navy community. Emphasizing that they believed the new head coach would be successful, Fırat stated that the board's support was full.
Fırat said, "I would like to express my satisfaction that Coach Emre is once again in his own community. Our belief that he will succeed with his knowledge, skills, and merit is endless. I wish him heartfelt success. As the entire board, we declare our support."
"İSMAİL KARTAL RESIGNED, WE WENT OUR SEPARATE WAYS"
Speaking at the signing ceremony about the change of head coach, Cihan Kamer described the process following İsmail Kartal's resignation. Stating that after a short search they decided to continue with Emre Belözoğlu, Kamer thanked the former head coach for his efforts.
Kamer said, "Our head coach İsmail Kartal resigned. We went our separate ways. We thank him for his efforts. In a short process, during our search for a coach, we decided to continue on our championship path with dear Emre Belözoğlu."
"WE BELIEVE WE WILL BECOME CHAMPIONS WITH EMRE BELÖZOĞLU"
Saying that he has known Emre Belözoğlu for many years, Cihan Kamer also expressed his trust in the new head coach. Kamer said of Belözoğlu, "He is a brother whom I have known for many years, whom I greatly appreciate, like, and trust, both technically and in terms of character."
Emphasizing that the Fenerbahçe board gave full support to the new head coach in line with the championship goal, Kamer concluded his words as follows:
"All our board members and our president give him full support. On our path to the championship, we wholeheartedly believe that we will become champions with Emre Belözoğlu."