Trabzonspor's Search for a Head Coach and Foreign Candidates
Following the departure of Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor continues talks with foreign managerial candidates, and President Doğan has addressed the claims.
As the search for a new head coach gains momentum at Trabzonspor following the parting of ways with Fatih Tekke, the management has initiated contacts with foreign candidates capable of managing a star-studded squad.
New Era and Head Coach Profile
Following the departure of Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor's search for a new head coach has gained momentum, and the claret-blues have initiated meticulous work. Ahead of the Gençlerbirliği match, the team has been entrusted to Hüseyin Çimşir. The profile expected from the new manager has been determined as someone possessing the authority to manage the star-studded squad, capable of establishing dominance in the league, and able to reflect the aggressive football expected by the fans onto the pitch.
Contact with Sergio Conceiçao
While continuing negotiations for globally acclaimed head coaches, the management is focusing entirely on foreign names. Initial contact has been established with the primary target, Portuguese coach Sergio Conceiçao, and his financial expectations as well as his evaluations regarding the squad have been put on the table.
Vitor Pereira and Marcelino on the Agenda
The board members, who are in talks with another candidate, Portuguese Vitor Pereira, learned that the coach is open to returning to Turkey. Additionally, Spanish manager Marcelino, who managed the team in 121 matches at Villarreal and whose contract has expired, is among the other names being considered.
Statements by President Ertuğrul Doğan
In his statement regarding the matter, Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan clearly stated that names such as Şenol Güneş, Abdullah Avcı, or Arda Turan are not on their agenda. Doğan stated that the club's efforts are continuing entirely in the direction of a foreign head coach.