Turkey turns to ex-international Sergen Yalçın after a brutal Nations League start
Yalçın takes over on a four-year deal after Turkey opened the Nations League with four straight losses and fell to the bottom of Group A1.
- On Tuesday, the Turkish Football Federation appointed Sergen Yalçın as head coach on a four-year contract, replacing Italian Vincenzo Montella.
- Montella was dismissed earlier this month after Turkey suffered four consecutive Nations League losses to France, Italy, and Belgium, plus a 2026 World Cup group stage exit.
- A former Turkey midfielder with 37 caps, Yalçın brings managerial experience from Besiktas, where he guided the club to a domestic double in the 2020–21 season.
- His first match in charge will be at home to Belgium on Nov. 12, followed by an away fixture against France three days later.
- The TFF stated they hope the decision proves "auspicious" for the national team, seeking to restore stability after the recent poor performance.
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Former national team player and Istanbul Besiktas coach Sergen Yalcin was hired as the head coach of the Turkish national football team.
Türkiye appoints Sergen Yalcin as national team coach
ANKARA, Oct. 20 (SANA) Türkiye has appointed Sergen Yalcin as head coach of its national football team on a four-year contract, replacing Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, the Turkish Football Federation said. The 53-year-old takes charge after Montella left the post on Oct. 9 following four consecutive defeats in the UEFA Nations League. Türkiye will look to improve its results under its new coach. Yalcin has coached several Turkish clubs, most …
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