Hakan Safi's domestic managerial candidate revealed

The managerial plan of Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi has emerged. It is reported that while Safi's primary target is a foreign manager, İsmail Kartal stands out among the domestic candidates.

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Hakan Safi's domestic managerial candidate revealed

Fenerbahçe, which defeated Konyaspor 3-0 away in the 33rd week of the Trendyol Super League, guaranteed a second-place finish for the season and secured a ticket to the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

Following Galatasaray's declaration of the championship one week before the end of the league, the agenda within the yellow-navy community has shifted entirely to the presidential election to be held in June.

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES CONTINUE THEIR WORK

Hakan Safi and Aziz Yıldırım, who announced their candidacies before the election at Fenerbahçe, have accelerated their efforts. The candidates the two names are considering for the managerial position have also begun to emerge.

HAKAN SAFİ'S FIRST TARGET IS A FOREIGN MANAGER

According to the report by Fanatik, it is stated that Hakan Safi's first preference for the managerial position is a high-level foreign coach.

However, it was conveyed that if the domestic manager option comes to the fore, Safi plans to bring İsmail Kartal to the head of the team. It was stated that Safi considers the experienced manager, with whom he has a close relationship, as a strong alternative.

İSMAİL KARTAL FINISHED SECOND DESPITE 99 POINTS

İsmail Kartal last managed Fenerbahçe in the 2023/24 season. The yellow-navy team finished the league in second place that season despite collecting 99 points.