Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke has reversed his decision to resign following the team's elimination from the UEFA Europa League play-off round by Ferencvaros. Tekke announced he will continue in his role in an emotional statement released by the club.
The decision was made public on Friday, August 28, 2026, via a post on Trabzonspor's official Twitter account, as reported by Fotomac. Tekke stated he had decided to step down on his own initiative in the emotional intensity after the match but has now chosen to stay. For Trabzonspor, who sit 4th in the Süper Lig with 4 points from 2 games, having scored 3 and conceded 2, this managerial stability is a key step forward.
What changed Fatih Tekke's mind about resigning?
In his statement, Fatih Tekke highlighted the trust and support from the club's management and fans as pivotal in his change of heart. "After the defeat we suffered last night, in the emotional intensity we experienced at the end of the match, I made a decision completely on my own initiative," said Tekke, thanking President Ertuğrul Doğan, the board of directors, the players, and the technical staff. This show of solidarity reinforced his decision to continue. The team, currently 2 points behind leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K., needs to strengthen its league position.
What are Trabzonspor's targets now?
Tekke expressed in his announcement that the team has big goals to reach both in the league and in Europe. "We have a very strong and very valuable group of players. As I said yesterday; we will become a very good team," he stated. The manager added that the team will complete its deficiencies, get stronger every day, and put up a fight worthy of Trabzonspor. Achieving these goals will depend on the current squad structure and the league position detailed on our standings page.
What is the team's immediate focus?
Fatih Tekke said it is time to draw a line over the previous night and look forward. He stressed the need to fight together, get up together, and unite for the victories to be experienced together. Tekke emphasized that the struggle for Trabzonspor will continue with the same belief, determination, and sense of responsibility. The team's next official fixture is at home against Kocaelispor, who are 11th in the table, on December 20, 2026. You can follow the full schedule on our fixtures page.
The manager's decision aims to bring stability to the team early in the season. With a recent form of WD (Win, Draw) in the Süper Lig, the squad will continue its work under Tekke to maintain its position in the title race. While European dreams are over for this season, the league campaign under Tekke's leadership continues unabated.
