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Fenerbahce negotiates with Antonio Conte after Besiktas hires Italiano

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Fenerbahce negotiates with Antonio Conte after Besiktas hires Italiano

Summary

Vincenzo Italiano has been appointed as the new coach of Besiktas as of June 6, 2026. Concurrently, Fenerbahce is reportedly pursuing Antonio Conte for their managerial vacancy following discussions between Fenerbahce presidential candidate Hakan Safi and Conte. Safi is also in talks with Milan legend Paolo Maldini for a technical director role and is negotiating player transfers, including Olympique Marseille's Mason Greenwood and Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu. These developments reflect Turkish football's increasing interest in Serie A talent.

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By the Numbers

•Vincenzo Italiano is now the coach of Besiktas.
•Fenerbahce is in negotiations with Antonio Conte for their head coach position.
•Hakan Safi seeks to bolster Fenerbahce’s management with Paolo Maldini as technical director.
•Safi aims to secure signings of Mason Greenwood and Robert Lewandowski.
•The Turkish football scene is increasingly looking to Serie A for coaching talent.

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1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Conte targeted by Fenerbahce after Italiano takes Besiktas job

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Vincenzo Italiano is officially the new coach of Besiktas, but there are reports Fenerbahce are trying to line up Antonio Conte.Turkish football is increasingly looking to Serie A for inspiration, esp...
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