11.04.2026 22:11
German coach Thomas Reis, who parted ways with Samsunspor, made statements in his country. The experienced coach expressed that he dreams of coaching one of Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, or Galatasaray.
The German coach Thomas Reis, who parted ways with the Super Lig team Samsunspor, made striking statements to the German press outlet Bild.
DREAM IN THE SUPER LIG
Expressing that he dreams of coaching one of Istanbul's three big teams, Thomas Reis said, "I never rule out a return to Turkey. Clubs with traditions, passionate fans, full stadiums, and constant activity attract me. It would be great to coach one of Istanbul's three big clubs: Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, or Beşiktaş. I'm generally open to everything, but my priority right now is to find a job in Germany." he said.
PRAISE FOR TURKEY
Commenting on his experience in Turkey, the experienced coach said, "The kindness and helpfulness shown to me by people in Turkey were incredible. In the supermarket, restaurant, or on the street... I was welcomed with open arms everywhere. People wanted to take photos with me, they offered me things. I still vividly remember how much a man selling corn on the street insisted on giving me one of those roasted corns. I couldn't convince him to let me pay for that delicious treat. That moment deeply affected me, just like the sparkle in the eyes of the children when I spent time at the orphanage." he stated.
"I WILL MISS THE 'ISTIKLAL MARCH'"
Finally, Thomas Reis said, "No matter how great the competition between clubs is, as soon as the 'İstiklal March' starts playing, everyone in the stadium, even the smallest children participating in the ceremony, would sing along with all their might. Everyone became one heart for their country. It was an emotional moment every time. Instead of crossing my arms or drifting off elsewhere while the anthem was being played, I made sure to stand tall and honor that moment. Over time, I had started to look forward to that anthem moment before the match. I will miss this. I had started learning Turkish, but unfortunately, my grammar was not enough to sing the anthem." he evaluated.