Trabzonspor have rejected head coach Fatih Tekke's resignation following their elimination from European competition. The club's board announced that Tekke will remain in his position.
According to a report by KingFut, Fatih Tekke submitted his resignation after Thursday's 4-0 second-leg defeat. Trabzonspor were eliminated from the Europa League playoff round after a 5-0 aggregate loss to Hungarian champions Ferencváros. They lost the first leg 1-0 and were thrashed in the return fixture in Budapest.
Why was Tekke's resignation rejected?
The club's board described Tekke's resignation as a reaction to emotional intensity and refused to accept it. The head coach said after the match, "As of now, I am resigning from my 18-month role. This is the punishment I give myself." The board, however, did not back this decision. Tekke also stated that nobody at the club knew about his resignation beforehand.
Fatih Tekke has been in charge of Trabzonspor since March 2025. His existing agreement runs until June 2029. Last season, he led the club to a third-place finish in the Süper Lig and won the Turkish Cup. This past performance forms the basis of the board's continued faith in him.
What happened in the Ferencváros match?
The second leg in Budapest started disastrously for Trabzonspor. Ruslan Malinovskyi received a straight red card in the 13th minute. The team was reduced to nine men after Sidny Lopes Cabral was also dismissed in the second half. Ferencváros's goals were scored by Callum O'Dowda, Márius Corbu, Bamidele Yusuf, and Krisztián Lisztes.
Mohamed Salah started the match on the right but did not score or assist and was replaced in the 64th minute. Trabzonspor failed to score in both legs against Ferencváros. This result ends their Europa League journey, meaning they will now enter the Conference League.
What is the situation in the Süper Lig?
Trabzonspor must now focus on maintaining their league form. They are currently sixth in the Süper Lig with 4 points from two games. The team has scored 3 goals and conceded 2, giving them a +1 goal difference. They are 3 points behind leaders Galatasaray, with a recent form of a draw and a win (WD).
The team's next league match is on Monday away to newly-promoted Amedspor. This game is a major opportunity to bounce back from the European disappointment. You can follow their position in the Süper Lig table on our standings page.
What happens next?
Fatih Tekke, the 48-year-old coach, will remain in his role. The team faces the Conference League group stage and a busy domestic schedule. Tekke is expected to regroup the team and recapture last season's successful form. The Trabzonspor board has clearly shown its trust in Tekke.
The team's next home league fixture is against third-placed Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026. You can find the full match schedule on our fixtures page. Under Tekke's leadership, the club aims for better results both domestically and in Europe.
