Search for a new manager at Fenerbahçe: First target is foreign candidates

While the Fenerbahçe management has given full authority to President Aziz Yıldırım, Cihan Kamer, and Oğuz Çetin in their search for a new manager, foreign head coaches have been determined as the primary target.

Continuing its efforts not to rush its decision at Fenerbahçe, the management has focused on foreign names under the leadership of President Aziz Yıldırım. Aziz Yıldırım granted full authority to executive Cihan Kamer and football director Oğuz Çetin in the search for a head coach, requesting that priority be given to foreign candidates. The target is to reach an agreement with a foreign manager by the international break.

Although former Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann ranks first among the candidates, the 39-year-old manager's desire to continue his career in England complicates the process. While the previously discussed Vincenzo Montella option has been shelved, Sergio Conceição's file will be brought to the management. The upcoming congress in June creates a deadlock regarding the contract lengths of foreign coaches.

Among domestic manager candidates, Aykut Kocaman stands out, with some members within the management bringing up the 61-year-old coach's name, though no direct contact has been established so far. Abdullah Avcı and Emre Belözoğlu are also among the other domestic alternatives. Meanwhile, the team's interim caretaker Dirk Kuyt is among the options who could continue his duty until June if he succeeds in 3 matches.