11.03.2025 15:50
Trabzonspor has signed a 5-year contract with Fatih Tekke, with whom they reached an agreement regarding the head coach position. At the signing ceremony held in his honor, Tekke said, "We have come home, thank God. I don't know the duration of my contract. They said 'Come,' and I came." Şenol Güneş, who stepped down from the head coach position, will continue to serve at the burgundy-blue club.
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Trabzonspor held a signing ceremony for its new head coach Fatih Tekke, who took over from Şenol Güneş, who stepped down.
SIGNED FOR 5 YEARS
Trabzonspor Vice President Serkan Kılıç and former Trabzonspor head coach Şenol Güneş also attended the signing ceremony held at Papara Park. After the press conference, a 5-year contract was signed with Fatih Tekke.
"THEY SAID 'COME', I CAME"
Fatih Tekke's words at the press conference, "We have come home, thank God. I don't know the duration of my contract. They said 'come', I came," drew attention.
"EASY THINGS ARE NOT FOR ME"
Fatih Tekke's statements at the signing ceremony were as follows;
"Thanks to the management, Coach Şenol, and the fans. It seems like a difficult situation, but easy things are not really for me, to be honest. May it be good and auspicious. Our road is long. I want to start working as soon as possible. There are things we need to fix. May it be good for all of us.
"WE NEED TO BE REALISTIC, IT GOES THROUGH THE EUROPEAN CUP"
The situation in the league is clear. Right now, there is a European goal, and this goes through the cup. Maybe in the standings, but we need to be realistic. The cup is the primary goal. First, we need to normalize, then the cup. This year, the target we can catch seems to be this.
"WE HAVEN'T WON A CUP BUT..."
I have been involved in coaching for 10-11 years. I am someone who constantly tries to renew and learn, and insists on this. We haven't won a cup under Turkish conditions, but we have done very valuable things. Those who are interested know. Everyone has a perspective. I have always imagined this: The game should not be played spontaneously. We should play a game that is clear in every aspect. I hope I will always receive help from Coach Şenol. I believe I will convey my perspective on the game to the club and my community.
"I HAVE INCREDIBLE EXCITEMENT"
We will be realistic in line with the interests of Trabzonspor. If we lose, my technical team and I will lose. If we win, we will win together. I am very seriously sleep-deprived, but I have incredible excitement.
"WHERE WILL WE PLAY THE BALL?"
"While coming on the plane, one of the uncles said, 'For God's sake, don't play forward,' another said, 'For God's sake, don't play sideways,' another said, 'For God's sake, don't play backward.' Where will we play this ball? (Laughing)
"NOT A DREAMER, BUT REALISTIC"
I will get information from Coach Şenol about the team's situation. It would be better for me not to come here at all than to break the hearts of the fans and the people of my home. I don't want to damage the love I have. That love keeps me going. We will strive for a team that plays brave football, no matter how long it takes. Not a dreamer, but realistic. Thanks to the management, Coach Şenol, and the fans. It seems like a difficult situation, but easy things are not really for me, to be honest. May it be good and auspicious. Our road is long. I want to start working as soon as possible. There are things we need to fix. May it be good for all of us."
ŞENOL GÜNEŞ: WE WENT FOR A CHANGE OF BLOOD
The statements of Şenol Güneş, who stepped down and will continue to take responsibility within the team, are as follows;
"We have no problematic players, but the results we have obtained forced us to start a new era. We all were saddened, and we went for a change of blood. Fatih Tekke has been appointed with the decision of the Trabzonspor management, with the support of the fans and us. May God open his way.
"WE WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH HIS WORK"
A new era is beginning. Always support, full support. I hope that by the end of the season, there will be a good squad that has gone to Europe. For Trabzonspor, a 10-year investment period, good decisions must be made. One of these decisions has been Coach Fatih. Trabzonspor needs to achieve a new success. I wish success to everyone who has worked with me until today. I wish success to Coach Fatih and his team. All technical authority belongs to Coach Fatih. If he asks us for something, we will support him. Other than that, we will not interfere with his work.
ŞENOL GÜNEŞ'S ROLE
On the other hand, Güneş stated regarding the role he will take in the club, "We must be an international club. We will determine the corporate structure by the summer. I do not expect any title. I will not be on the field. We will talk whenever Coach Fatih wants. If he has requests, I am by his side. A competitive squad, the team of the future... After doing these, I don't know who will be."
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