Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan has held direct talks with Vitor Pereira, the top candidate to become the club's new head coach. The Süper Lig side, currently 4th in the table with 7 points from 4 matches, won their first game 5-0 under interim manager Hüseyin Cimşir after parting ways with Fatih Tekke.
According to a report by Hürriyet Spor, the Trabzonspor board is prioritizing foreign coaching candidates in their search. At the top of the list is Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira, who knows Turkish football well from his two previous spells at Fenerbahçe. As reported by Fanatik, "Vitor Pereira, who knows Turkey closely, is at the top of the list formed by Trabzonspor from a wide pool of candidates." Club sources confirmed that President Ertuğrul Doğan personally contacted Pereira.
What conditions will speed up the negotiations?
Trabzonspor wants to conclude negotiations with Vitor Pereira quickly. If terms are agreed, the new head coach is expected to be announced by the end of this week. The club is also continuing talks with other foreign candidates. During this process, the team has scored 9 goals and conceded 4, giving them a +5 goal difference. They trail league leaders Galatasaray by 3 points.
You can follow the team's current status and squad details on our squad page. These statistics paint a clear picture of the situation the new coach will inherit. If Pereira accepts the offer, he will begin his third job in Turkey.
What is Vitor Pereira's history in Turkey?
Vitor Pereira is a familiar name in the Süper Lig. He previously managed Fenerbahçe in two separate spells. His first tenure was in the 2015-2016 season. He returned for a second stint in the 2021-2022 season. This experience makes him an attractive candidate for Trabzonspor. The club's current league position, visible on our standings page, shows the urgency for a new manager.
Pereira's career in Turkey proves his familiarity with the local football culture. This is a significant factor that would shorten the adaptation period. The Trabzonspor board believes this experience can raise the team's current performance.
What is the team's current form?
In their first match after Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor under Hüseyin Cimşir secured a clear 5-0 victory. This result demonstrated the team's potential on the pitch. The team's recent form over the last four matches is WLWD, meaning two wins, one draw, and one loss. With this performance, they sit in 4th place in the league.
The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page. The team's next official match is at home against 3rd-placed Kocaelispor on 20 December 2026. This fixture could be the first test for the new head coach. Trabzonspor plans to finalize its head coach decision within this week.
