Fenerbahce’s New President May Signal End of Tedesco‘s Tenure
Istanbul, Turkey – domenico Tedesco’s future at Fenerbahce is increasingly uncertain following a recent defeat and a change in club leadership, according to a report in the Turkish newspaper Sabah. With Sadettin Saran now president, replacing Ali Koç-who initially brought Tedesco to the club-the German coach’s position appears precarious.
The shift in power at Fenerbahce comes at a critical juncture for Tedesco, whose team suffered a recent loss to Zagreb. While Tedesco publicly remained optimistic after the match, emphasizing areas of advancement, the new president’s arrival casts a shadow over his long-term prospects. This advancement impacts not only Tedesco’s career but also Fenerbahce’s performance in a competitive Turkish Süper Lig and potential European campaigns.
Following the setback against Zagreb, Tedesco acknowledged the team’s recent struggles but pointed to positive developments. “we must see where we come from. The last games were really not good. Even if we lost today and that hurts: as a coach, we must not always look at the result,” he stated.
Tedesco further highlighted tactical improvements, noting, “There was progress in many areas. We had more control of the game than in recent matches. We conceded fewer counterattacks after losing the ball, we lost fewer balls. Our pressing and intensity were really good.”
Tedesco is known in Germany for his previous roles at Schalke (2017-2019) and RB Leipzig (2021-2022). He notably led Schalke to a surprising second-place finish in the Bundesliga in 2018. However, doubts about his future at Fenerbahce are reportedly growing despite his assessment of progress.