Trabzonspor has officially announced Thomas Reis as the club's new head coach. The appointment was confirmed in a statement released by the club today.
The written statement from the club read, "Thomas Reis has been appointed as the head coach of the Trabzonspor A Team." Financial details of the contract were not disclosed. The new manager's first match in charge will be the Süper Lig fixture against Kocaelispor on 21 December 2026.
The team's most recent result was a 1-0 away defeat to Konyaspor. That loss leaves Trabzonspor in 9th place in the league with 7 points from 5 matches, having recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. The side has scored 9 goals and conceded 5 so far this season, sitting 6 points behind leaders Galatasaray. Their form across the last five official matches stands at two wins and three defeats.
Thomas Reis and his technical staff will begin work immediately. He is expected to assess the squad list structure and the players listed on the club's squad page. The team's current league standing and upcoming schedule can be followed on the standings and fixtures pages. Reis's first task will be to secure three points against 6th-placed Kocaelispor.
Trabzonspor held a signing ceremony for new manager Thomas Reis today. Reis said, 'I thank our president and vice-president. I thank them for believing I am the right manager.' The new coach added, 'I hope we will write history together.' Reis stated he has not yet met the team but will speak with the players after this meeting. The team will host leaders Galatasaray on 19 September 2026.
