Fenerbahçe have once again placed their trust in one of their own, appointing club legend Ismail Kartal as head coach for the 2026-27 season in a move aimed at restoring stability and reigniting their pursuit of a long-awaited Süper Lig title.
Kartal's return, as announced on FV TV on Thursday, marks his fourth stint on the Fenerbahçe bench, reinforcing his unique bond with a club where he built his reputation both as a player and a coach.
Alongside Kartal's appointment as head coach, the club also named Oğuz Çetin as the club's football director.
The appointment follows the dismissal of former manager Domenico Tedesco in April after a costly derby defeat to archrivals Galatasaray effectively ended Fenerbahçe's championship challenge.
Assistant coach Zeki Murat Göle guided the team on an interim basis until the club finalized its decision.
