18.06.2026 23:10
Following Ismail Kartal's appointment as head coach of Fenerbahçe, allegations that Volkan Demirel, who was expected to become an assistant coach in Aykut Kocaman's staff, refused to work with Kartal had shaken the agenda. Volkan Demirel broke his silence and categorically denied these claims, stating: 'No offer or invitation for the assistant coach position ever reached me from Fenerbahçe. These allegations circulating are completely unfounded.'
After Ismail Kartal's return to the managerial seat at Fenerbahçe, a striking claim emerged within the yellow-navy community.
CLAIM OF REJECTING ISMAIL KARTAL
During the process when Aykut Kocaman's name was anticipated by the public, it was alleged that Volkan Demirel, expected to be an assistant coach in Kocaman's team, reacted to the decision of assigning Ismail Kartal and refused to work with him. After these shocking speculations, Volkan Demirel broke his silence and put an end to the claims.
''I LEARNED IT FROM TELEVISION''
Making exclusive statements to Asist Analiz, Fenerbahçe's legendary former goalkeeper and coach Volkan Demirel stated that he received no offer from the club or Ismail Kartal's side, saying, "I never received any offer or invitation for the assistant coach position from Fenerbahçe. These circulating claims are completely baseless. I learned that Ismail Kartal took over the team from television screens, just like everyone else."