Trabzonspor have accelerated their search for a new head coach, entering advanced talks with Şenol Gunes. The move comes as the club sits 9th in the Süper Lig with 7 points from five matches.
Initial contact was made with former Fiorentina manager Stefano Pioli to inquire about his availability. However, the club's focus has now shifted decisively towards Gunes, the former Turkey national team coach. This development follows the departure of previous manager Fatih Tekke on September 1st.
The team's inconsistent start, featuring two wins, a draw, and two defeats, prompted the urgent search. The team's recent form worsened with a 1-0 loss to Konyaspor on September 12th. A heavy 5-0 aggregate defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League play-offs further intensified pressure for change. Despite Mohamed Salah's four goals in five appearances, defensive issues have been costly.
Gunes's potential appointment is seen as a move to instill immediate stability ahead of a key fixture. Trabzonspor host league leaders Galatasaray at home on September 19th, a match that could define the early phase of any new tenure. Pioli, who turns 61 next month, has been without a club since his brief spell at Fiorentina ended in November 2025.
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