Principal Agreement Reached with Thomas Reis for Trabzonspor Managerial Post
The claret-blue club has reached an in-principle agreement with German coach Thomas Reis for the managerial position, and the new coach is expected to arrive in the city.
Trabzonspor has reached an in-principle agreement with German coach Thomas Reis as part of its search for a new manager. The 52-year-old experienced tactician is expected to arrive in Trabzon today, and this move by the club has taken its place on the football agenda.
Search for a Manager Nears Its End
Carrying out its efforts for the managerial position, the Trabzonspor management reached an in-principle agreement with German coach Thomas Reis. According to the information received, the 52-year-old tactician is expected to arrive in Trabzon today.
Previous Candidates and Process
Names such as Stefano Pioli, Şenol Güneş, and Burak Yılmaz had previously come to the agenda of the claret-blues for the managerial position. The management had also held a meeting with Stefano Pioli's representative.
This managerial move took place after Trabzonspor parted ways with Fatih Tekke. Fatih Tekke had announced his resignation after being eliminated by Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League play-off round, and the parting of ways followed the team's defeat against Amedspor in the Süper Lig.
Career of Thomas Reis
German manager Thomas Reis, who most recently worked at Bulgaria's Ludogorets team, had also managed Samsunspor between 2024 and 2026. During his spell at Samsunspor, Reis achieved an average of 1.63 points in 72 matches and carried his team to the UEFA Conference League.