İsmail Kartal's resignation decision at Fenerbahçe and latest developments
While Aziz Yıldırım did not accept the resignation of İsmail Kartal, who resigned after the Roma match, the experienced coach did not attend the training session and a persuasion tour began.
Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal announced that he was leaving his post after the Roma match, while President Aziz Yıldırım stated that he did not accept this resignation and that Kartal would continue. Following these developments, İsmail Kartal did not attend the training session, and Football Director Oğuz Çetin took action to persuade him.
Resignation Decision After Roma Match
Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal announced that he resigned from his post after the Roma match in order to pave the way for the club.
The experienced coach stated that he made this decision while there is still time and left his post with the condition of not returning again.
Statement from President Aziz Yıldırım
Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım stated that he was not aware of the resignation decision and reacted to the criticisms in the community.
Yıldırım announced to the public that he did not accept Kartal's resignation and that the coach is still on duty.
Did Not Attend Training and Talks Began
Following the mutual statements, İsmail Kartal did not attend the training session held at 12:00 and did not go to the facilities.
Yellow-Navy Blue club's Football Director Oğuz Çetin set off to hold a meeting to persuade the head coach.