He recounted the phone call for the first time: Words from Aziz Yıldırım that moved İsmail Kartal!

Fenerbahçe has once again appointed İsmail Kartal as head coach ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The experienced manager expressed his happiness and excitement at taking on this role at the yellow-navy club for the fourth time.

While sharing his feelings about the process of returning to the job, the manager touched upon what happened when the club president called him. Kartal expressed the meaning of this moment for him with the words, "Even just our president calling me yesterday and saying, 'My son, İsmail, how are you?' made me very happy." Mentioning special memories he shared with the president in the past, Kartal recalled that they had overcome many difficulties together, from the July 3 period to the attack on the club bus.

Emphasizing that taking charge of the team for the fourth time is a source of pride for him, Kartal stated that they are aiming for the championship with the support of the fans. Kartal said, "Returning home again made me very happy. This is my 4th time coming to Fenerbahçe. I promise to do my best not to let the fans down."

News Source: 12punto