18.05.2026 17:30
As the Sergen Yalçın era ends at Beşiktaş, all eyes turn to the new head coach. President Serdal Adalı made a statement about Şenol Güneş, whose name has been brought up, saying, "I love him very much, but I don't plan to work with him."
The era of head coach Sergen Yalçın at Beşiktaş has officially ended. The black-and-white club reported the separation to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), and President Serdal Adalı also made striking statements following the decision.
SEPARATION DECISION AFTER MEETING
Sergen Yalçın, who was the focal point of fan reactions at Beşiktaş, where the team fell short of expectations in both the Super League and the Turkish Cup, met with President Serdal Adalı today. Following the meeting, it was announced that the parties mutually agreed to part ways.
OFFICIALLY REPORTED TO KAP
The statement made by Beşiktaş Club to the Public Disclosure Platform included the following expressions:
"The contract of our Professional Football Team’s Head Coach, Mr. Ali Rıza Sergen Yalçın, has been mutually terminated as of 18.05.2026. We thank Sergen Yalçın for his contributions to our club and wish him success in his future career."
SERDAL ADALI: WE TALKED AND PARTED WAYS
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı also made statements after the separation. Adalı said, "We met with Sergen Yalçın during lunch hours. There was already a plan in place. We came together to evaluate the past season and discuss planning for next year."
"THE HURT FAN WILL SHOUT"
Stating that Sergen Yalçın was affected by fan reactions, Adalı said, "We had a bad season. There were fan reactions. This was the issue the coach struggled with the most. The hurt fan will shout. When we discussed these matters, the coach was not in a position to withstand these reactions. Therefore, we talked and parted ways."
NO WIN IN DERBIES
Beşiktaş under Sergen Yalçın's management finished the season in fourth place with 60 points. The black-and-white team failed to secure a victory in derbies against Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor, managing to collect only 2 points.
REMARKS ON ŞENOL GÜNEŞ
President Serdal Adalı also spoke about Şenol Güneş, who has been associated with Beşiktaş. Adalı said, "I like Şenol Güneş very much, but I am not considering working with him."