Ismail Kartal resigned as head coach of Fenerbahce simply minutes after the Turkish aspect’s 1-1 draw with Roma within the Champions League.
Kartal made the shock announcement in his post-match information convention, stating he plans to by no means return to the membership he beforehand served as a participant and assistant coach.
He got here again to Fenerbahce for a fourth spell as supervisor in June 2026, with the membership returning to the Champions League for the primary time in 18 years.
Now he departs with the staff sitting ninth within the Turkish Tremendous Lig after two wins and two defeats, and after just one Champions League match.
“I’ve been right here three months. From the start of the season till as we speak, the coaching periods and camps we held with the gamers, and the efforts of our president, have been very useful. These have been great days,” Kartal stated.
“As of this night, I congratulate my gamers and resign from my place.
“I made this resolution to pave the best way for my membership. We made this resolution collectively as a staff.
“Any more, to assist Fenerbahce, my gamers and future coaches, I’ve resigned from my place, with the intention of by no means returning.”
Membership president Aziz Yildirim has not accepted 65-year-old Kartal’s resignation.
Yildirim stated in a assertion launched on Fenerbahce’s web site, exterior: “Ismail Kartal remains to be in cost. The membership ought to help our coach. Till I depart, Ismail Kartal is the top coach of Fenerbahce.”
