Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke remains in his role after the club’s board of directors rejected his resignation following a 4-0 defeat to Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League play-off round, according to club announcements reported by Turkish media. The decision keeps the experienced manager at the helm ahead of the team’s upcoming domestic league fixtures.
Trabzonspor Rejects Tekke Resignation After Budapest Blowout
Late-Night Fallout at Groupama Stadium
The sequence unfolded at Groupama Stadium in Budapest, where Trabzonspor suffered a heavy 4-0 loss that eliminated them from the UEFA Europa League. Speaking to the broadcaster immediately after the final whistle, Tekke took full responsibility for the result and announced his departure after 18 months on the job. According to reports from T24, the manager told reporters he could not sleep after such a performance and felt compelled to step down to help relieve pressure on the club.
Board Intervention Secures Manager’s Future
“Trabzonspor’s board of directors announced that Technical Director Fatih Tekke’s resignation has not been accepted following an evaluation of the emotional intensity immediately after the Ferencvaros match,” the club stated in an official release. The club confirmed that Tekke remains in charge and will lead the squad from the touchline in their next match against Amed Sportif Faaliyetler.
Reflecting on a Costly European Exit
During his post-match remarks in Budapest, Tekke reflected on the trajectory of his tenure and the shock of the elimination. “We had a very sad night. Of course, the reason is me and my team,” Tekke said, as reported by T24. He pointed to the early minutes of the match and the impact of a red card that shifted the balance against the visitors. Despite the exit from European competition, Tekke praised the underlying quality of the squad, describing the roster as a valuable and strong group capable of taking the club forward.
Shifting Focus to Domestic Duties
Tekke’s immediate focus shifts from the European disappointment to preparing the squad for their upcoming league assignment against Amedspor.
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