The Zeynep Mestan era at Turgutluspor: There should be more women in Turkish football
Zeynep Mestan, the first female head coach of Super Amateur League team Turgutluspor, stated that her goal is to play attacking football and called for prejudices to be broken.
22-year-old Zeynep Mestan, who was appointed as the head coach of Manisa Super Amateur League team Turgutluspor, said that women should take a greater role in Turkish football. Becoming the club's first female head coach, Mestan emphasized that she wants to break prejudices and play attacking football.
Historic Signing at Turgutluspor
Turgutluspor, which was relegated to the Manisa Super Amateur League last season, appointed 22-year-old Zeynep Mestan as its head coach. Signing her official contract at a ceremony held at the club headquarters, Mestan earned the title of the club's first female head coach.
Message of Confidence from President Gençtürk
Turgutluspor President Yılmaz Gençtürk stated that Zeynep Mestan was brought to the position as a result of her projects and consultations held with the coaching staff. Gençtürk expressed that they believe women should be involved in every field and that they trust the young head coach.
Aiming to Break Prejudices
Stating that they received various reactions on social media following her appointment, President Gençtürk voiced their desire to break the prejudices in Turkey that dictate women should not be present in certain places.
Emphasis on Attacking Football by Zeynep Mestan
Turgutluspor's new head coach Zeynep Mestan stated that she has taken the first step to solidify the place of women in Turkish football. Mestan noted that she wants to treat the fans to goal-heavy and attack-oriented football.
Reactions on Social Media and Goals
Stating that both positive and negative comments were made about her on social media, Mestan indicated that her goal is not to increase followers, but to be successful on the pitch. Mestan announced that her goal within the first 5 years is to promote Turgutluspor to the 1st League.
Role Models and Kitchen Remark
Stating that she takes Pep Guardiola from Europe and Sergen Yalçın from Turkey as role models, Mestan responded humorously to the past remarks of the Muğlaspor head coach, expressing that she is ambitious in football, not in the kitchen.