Fenerbahce reappoints Ismail Kartal as head coach for fourth stint
Fenerbahce have appointed Ismail Kartal as head coach on a one-year contract, marking his fourth spell at the club. Former player Dirk Kuyt will serve as one of his assistant coaches. Oguz Cetin has also been named football director. Kartal said “returning home again makes me very happy.”
Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce have appointed Ismail Kartal as head coach on a one-year contract, club official Cihan Kamer announced on Thursday. Speaking on the club’s television channel, Kamer also confirmed that Fenerbahce had reached an agreement with Oguz Cetin to serve as football director. In a filing to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), the club confirmed that Kartal had signed the deal. Former Fenerbahce player Dirk Kuyt will serve as one of Kartal’s assistant coaches.
Emotional return
Kartal thanked club president Aziz Yildirim and Cetin following the announcement. “Returning home again makes me very happy,” Kartal said on FB TV. “Even having our president call me and ask how I was doing was very emotional for me. We have very special memories together from the past.” He added: “Emotions can only take us so far; we have to face reality. In the new season, my staff and I will overcome every challenge both in Türkiye and in Europe.” Kartal said he was excited to begin his fourth stint in charge and pledged to do everything possible not to disappoint the club’s leadership or supporters.
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