İsmail Kartal's resignation decision after the Roma match and the return process
Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal resigned following the events after the Roma match, but despite developments during the day, he decided in the evening to continue in his position.
Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal announced his resignation from his post during the press conference following the 1-1 draw against Roma in Kadıköy. Initially giving a negative response to persuasion efforts throughout the day, the experienced coach changed his mind and agreed to stay at the helm of the team following a meeting with President Aziz Yıldırım in the evening hours.
Resignation Decision Following the Roma Match
İsmail Kartal, who carried Fenerbahçe to the Champions League after 18 years, attended the press conference without informing anyone after the 1-1 draw against Roma in Kadıköy and announced that he was resigning from his position. This sudden decision created great astonishment within the management.
Derby Match and Tribune Reactions
Disagreements with the management and certain discomforts following the Beşiktaş defeat were influential in the background of İsmail Kartal's resignation decision. Meanwhile, a fan throwing a water bottle from the stands while the Roma match was ongoing proved to be the final straw.
What Happened in the Locker Room
After the match, President Aziz Yıldırım and executives Cihan Kamer and Mahmut Uslu met with the experienced coach in the locker room. Aziz Yıldırım expressed his support for İsmail Kartal, stating that he should continue his duty, and announced this situation to the public.
Persuasion Efforts in the Morning Hours Yielded No Results
Not attending Friday's training and turning off his phone, İsmail Kartal's absence from the facilities prompted administrators Cihan Kamer and Oğuz Çetin to visit the experienced coach's home in Anadolu Kavağı. During the 1.5-hour meeting, Kartal did not give up on his resignation decision.
The Return with the Intervention of Aziz Yıldırım
During the meeting held by the Fenerbahçe management at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, President Aziz Yıldırım met with İsmail Kartal once again. Upon Yıldırım reiterating his support, Kartal abandoned his resignation.
Official Statement from the Club
Following these developments, the Fenerbahçe Club announced that Head Coach İsmail Kartal is at the helm of his duty. The statement reported that the team will continue preparations for the Gaziantep FK match on Saturday under Kartal's management.