[75880] Istanbul coach storm: Updates on the coach searches at Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe

The coaching arms race in Turkey

Turkish football is in turmoil today, May 30, 2026, over the efforts of the top clubs to fill the head coach position. At the center is Beşiktaş, which is conducting a thorough search process. According to reports on the BEŞİKTAŞ SEVDALILARI channel, the club is in no rush to make a hasty decision and is looking for a figure that fits the "club's philosophy." According to Ogün Şahinoğlu, there are coaches interested in the job, but the management is focused on building a long-term path.

In terms of candidates, it was reported by BEŞİKTAŞ SEVDALILARI that the club held talks with Zlatko Dalić (according to İbrahim Yavuz). At the same time, the Haber Gündem channel notes that the list of candidates has changed and now includes "two surprising names," with Sporting Director Önder Özen leading the coordination with the management ahead of signing at least three new players before the European competition matches.

On the other hand, at Fenerbahçe, the system is focused on the salary demands of foreign candidates. According to the Fenerbahçe Ruhu channel, Aziz Yıldırım revealed that one of the candidates under consideration is demanding an annual salary of about 15 million euros, plus a "5 million euro championship bonus." It seems that the club is in advanced stages of negotiations, but the heavy costs pose a significant challenge in the final decision.