Turkish club Trabzonspor has mutually agreed to end its partnership with head coach Fatih Tekke following a recent Europa League exit.
Key facts
- •Fatih Tekke served as Trabzonspor's head coach for approximately 18 months.
- •The decision to part ways followed a 5-0 aggregate loss to Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League.
- •Trabzonspor Vice President Serkan Kilic met with Tekke to finalize the agreement.
- •The club credited Tekke with leading the team to a Turkish Cup victory during his tenure.
Trabzonspor announced on Tuesday that the club has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Fatih Tekke. The decision followed a meeting between Vice President Serkan Kilic and Tekke to evaluate the team's current situation and future goals.
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Resignation and Recent Results
Tekke had previously submitted his resignation following a 4-0 loss to Ferencvaros in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round. The defeat resulted in a 5-0 aggregate elimination for the Turkish side. While club President Ertugrul Dogan initially rejected the resignation, both parties eventually agreed that a new direction was necessary.
Tenure and Contributions
During his 18-month tenure, Tekke was credited with contributing to squad development and providing sporting and economic gains for the club. Trabzonspor specifically highlighted his role in winning the Turkish Cup as a significant achievement. The club stated that Tekke emphasized his desire not to harm the organization, agreeing that the club's interests should remain the priority.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
