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Trabzonspor dismisses head coach Fatih Tekke after poor start to season
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Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor has officially announced the dismissal of head coach Fatih Tekke following a poor start to the new season. The team managed only one win in the first three league matches and was eliminated in the UEFA Europa League playoffs, leaving them to compete only in the UEFA Conference League. The club's vice president Serkan Kılıç met with Tekke to assess the situation, and both parties agreed to part ways amicably. During his nearly 18-month tenure, Tekke led the team to win the Turkish Cup and contributed to player development and financial gains. The club also noted that former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, signed this summer, has scored 3 goals in 5 matches, accounting for most of the team's total of 4 goals across those games. Trabzonspor expressed gratitude for Tekke's efforts and wished him well in his future career.
Source report
Hupu Football News — September 1st
Trabzonspor of the Turkish Süper Lig has officially announced the dismissal of head coach Fatih Tekke following a disappointing start to the new season.
The club has managed only one win in three league matches and was also eliminated during the UEFA Europa League play-offs, leaving them to compete solely in the UEFA Conference League.
Key Facts
- Record: 1 win in 5 matches across all competitions this season
- League form: 1 win in 3 Süper Lig matches
- European exit: Eliminated in UEFA Europa League play-offs
- Summer signing: Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah joined Trabzonspor this summer
- Salah's contribution: 3 goals in 5 appearances; the team has scored only 4 goals in total across those matches
Official Statement from Trabzonspor
Our vice president, Serkan Kılıç, met with head coach Fatih Tekke to comprehensively assess the current situation and the team's future.
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After negotiations, we reached an agreement with Fatih Tekke to part ways amicably, based on the interests and future goals of Trabzonspor.
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During his nearly 18-month tenure, Fatih Tekke made significant contributions to Trabzonspor. He not only helped develop the players but also brought important sporting and financial gains to the club. He led the team to win the Turkish Cup, bringing the trophy to our museum and once again writing his name into Trabzonspor's history.
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At this point, we have reached a consensus with the head coach: he clearly stated that he would never want his presence to harm Trabzonspor in any way, and we have always prioritized the club's interests above all else. Therefore, charting a new course has become inevitable.
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We thank the head coach for his efforts, selfless work, the honors he has won, and the value he has brought to Trabzonspor so far.
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We wish Fatih Tekke all the best in his future coaching career. As a member of the Trabzonspor family, he will always be respected and remembered for the beautiful memories and lasting legacy he has left us.
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— Trabzonspor Club
Source: Trabzonspor Official Website
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