Trabzonspor have parted ways with manager Fatih Tekke. The club's management accepted his resignation, reaching a mutual agreement to go separate ways.
The decision came swiftly after a 2-1 defeat to Amed in the third week of the Süper Lig. According to a report by Hürriyet Spor, Fatih Tekke expressed his desire to leave following the match. The board approved the resignation he had previously submitted after the 1-0 loss to Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League play-off first leg and the 4-0 victory in the second leg.
What was Fatih Tekke's tenure at Trabzonspor?
Fatih Tekke served as Trabzonspor's manager for approximately 18 months. During this period, he contributed to player development, won the Turkish Cup, and provided sporting and economic value to the club. His team also competed in European competitions. He is noted for having always prioritized the club's interests above all else.
Club chairman's assistant Serkan Kılıç held a meeting with Fatih Tekke to evaluate the process and the club's future. In this meeting, they reached a mutual understanding that charting a new course was inevitable. Fatih Tekke stated that "at this point, he could never accept his presence harming Trabzonspor in any way."
What is the team's current situation?
Trabzonspor have made a troubled start to the 2026-2027 season. In the three Süper Lig matches they have played, they have recorded one win, one draw, and one loss, collecting 4 points. With these results, they are continuing the league in 11th place. The team's form in the last three matches is win, draw, loss. They have scored 4 goals since the start of the season and conceded 4, giving them a zero goal difference.
The maroon-blue team, sitting 3 points behind leaders Galatasaray, must recover from these early point losses. You can follow the team's performance and current squad statistics on our stats page. The current standings situation can also be checked there.
What will Trabzonspor do now?
Following Fatih Tekke's departure, the Trabzonspor management will begin the search for a new manager. The club's priority is to find a name who can rally the team and strengthen its claim in the league. During this process, appointing a temporary coach is also a possibility.
The team's next official match is against Kocaelispor at home on 20 December 2026. The opponent is currently in 6th place in the league. Preparations for this important match will be planned with the new technical staff. You can find the full match schedule on our fixtures page. Trabzonspor need a quick recovery process to deliver a more consistent performance for the remainder of the season.
