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Kartal returns to Fenerbahce as head coach

Veteran coach Ismail Kartal has been reappointed as head coach of Fenerbahce for a fourth time, according to a statement released by the Turkish Super Lig club through Turkey's Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). Kartal, 65, previously managed the club in 2014-15, served as an interim coach in 2021-22, and led them for a full season in 2023-24. He also worked as an assistant manager during the club's recent Super Lig titles. Fenerbahce has finished second in the league for the past five consecutive seasons, while their rival Galatasaray has won the title four times in a row.

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18 Jun 2026 07:14PM

GDANSK, June 18 : Veteran coach Ismail Kartal has returned to Fenerbahce for a fourth managerial spell, the Turkish Super Lig side said on Thursday.

Fenerbahce said in a statement to Turkey's Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that they had appointed 65-year-old Kartal on a one-year contract.

Kartal, who spent a decade at Fenerbahce during his playing career, previously coached the club in 2014-15, then on an interim basis in 2021-22 before returning for a full campaign in 2023-24. He was an assistant manager at Fenerbahce the last two times the club won the Super Lig.

Fenerbahce have finished second in the Turkish top-flight in the last five seasons straight, with their Istanbul rivals Galatasaray winning the title four times in a row.

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Source document: Fenerbahce Statement via KAP

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Kartal returns to Fenerbahce as head coach

Veteran coach Ismail Kartal has been reappointed as head coach of Fenerbahce for a fourth time, according to a statement released by the Turkish Super Lig club through Turkey's Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). Kartal, 65, previously managed the club in 2014-15, served as an interim coach in 2021-22, and led them for a full season in 2023-24. He also worked as an assistant manager during the club's recent Super Lig titles. Fenerbahce has finished second in the league for the past five consecutive seasons, while their rival Galatasaray has won the title four times in a row.

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