Tümer Metin has chosen Fenerbahçe's new coach: I vouch for both his humanity and his coaching.

17.05.2026 18:10

While Fenerbahçe's search for a head coach continues, sports commentator Tümer Metin made a notable suggestion for the yellow-navy blue team. Highlighting the name Abdullah Avcı, Tümer Metin said, "Abdullah Avcı is one of the coaches I would blindly entrust with a long-term plan. He is someone for whom I can vouch for both his humanity and his coaching skills."

While many local and foreign names continue to be discussed for the managerial position at Fenerbahçe, a striking suggestion came from famous football commentator and former footballer Tümer Metin. Evaluating the yellow-navy team's coaching agenda on NOW Spor screens, Metin opted for a local coach.

''I WOULD HAND OVER WITH MY EYES CLOSED''

Stating that the most correct name for Fenerbahçe's future is Abdullah Avcı, Tümer Metin said, ''For Fenerbahçe, Abdullah Avcı is one of the coaches I would hand over with my eyes closed in the long-term plan.''

''I VOUCH FOR BOTH HIS HUMANITY AND HIS COACHING''

Referring to his close relationship with Abdullah Avcı, the commentator said, "I like him very much. He is someone for whom I can vouch for both his humanity and his coaching."

WON 3 TROPHIES WITH TRABZONSPOR

The 62-year-old experienced coach, who last managed Trabzonspor and has not coached a team for about two years, achieved significant successes with the burgundy-blue team. Abdullah Avcı won the Süper Lig championship with Trabzonspor in the 2021-22 season, while also managing to take the Süper Kupa to the museum in the 2020-21 and 2022-23 seasons.