Trabzonspor, sitting 11th in the Süper Lig with 4 points, has accepted the resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke and begun a search for his successor. As reported by Hürriyet Spor, the match against Gençlerbirliği was played under the temporary charge of Hüseyin Çimşir, with the team having scored and conceded 4 goals each in the league so far.
Who will be the new head coach?
According to Fotomac, following the departure of Fatih Tekke, the Trabzonspor board is conducting a careful process to find a new technical director. The management, led by President Ertuğrul Doğan, aims to analyze every candidate in detail rather than rushing into a signing, hoping to avoid past planning mistakes. Initial contacts with Marcelino and Sergio Conceiçao did not yield positive progress. Numerous coaches currently unattached in Europe have been proposed to the club, with the list reportedly including legends from their playing days.
The club's league position, six points behind leaders Galatasaray, adds urgency to the new appointment. You can follow the league standings on our page. The board continues its work to make the right decision aligned with the club's long-term objectives.
What changes did Hüseyin Çimşir make for his first match?
Another report from Fotomac covered Hüseyin Çimşir's probable lineup and playing philosophy for the Gençlerbirliği match. Çimşir immediately demanded a more aggressive and offensive stance from the team upon taking charge. He is said to have devised a game plan focused on vertical play and creating chances in the opponent's box, moving away from sideways passes.
The clearest adjustments were expected in the defensive line. Pina, whose natural position is right-back, was set to reclaim his place, while Cabral was planned to return to the left-back position. In midfield, a choice between Melih and Ozan was anticipated as Fabinho's partner, a change aimed at increasing the team's dynamism. In attack, the plan was to use the offensive power of Salah, Muçi, and Aral to supply Paul Onuachu.
Why was Fatih Tekke's resignation accepted?
As jointly reported by the BBC and Inside World Football, Trabzonspor ultimately accepted the resignation of Fatih Tekke after initially rejecting it. Tekke offered to step down after the team was eliminated from the Europa League play-off round 5-0 on aggregate by Ferencváros. The club first refused the resignation, assessing it as a decision made under the "intense emotional impact" of that defeat.
However, in a statement released on Wednesday, September 3rd, the club announced that a "mutual understanding" had been reached with Tekke and that they were parting ways "in line with Trabzonspor's interests and long-term objectives." The statement noted, "Over his approximately 18-month tenure, Fatih Tekke brought significant value to Trabzonspor." It highlighted his contribution to player development, delivery of important sporting and financial gains, and winning the Turkish Cup to write his name into the club's history.
How has the team performed at the start of the season?
Data from ESPN shows Trabzonspor averaging 1.33 goals scored and conceded per game in the early weeks of the season. The team's shot accuracy percentage is 75%, while its save percentage stands at 73%. Data for the last five matches is unavailable, but the general statistics reflect an inconsistent start.
Trabzonspor's next fixture is a home match against Kocaelispor, who are 6th in the table, on December 20, 2026. You can check the team's full fixtures schedule on our site. This match will present a key opportunity for the team to climb the league standings.
