Montella turns down Roma job to lead Turkiye national team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Vincenzo Montella has opted to forgo the managerial position at AS Roma to take over the Turkiye national team. Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, president of the Turkiye Football Federation, disclosed that Montella declined the Roma role unless assurances were provided prior to the World Cup play-offs. Montella, turning 52 next month, faces significant challenges with Turkiye as they prepare for upcoming matches. His decision emphasizes a commitment to the national team amid speculation surrounding the Roma vacancy.
- •Montella accepts the role of head coach for Turkiye national team.
- •Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu confirms Montella's conditions for the Roma position.
- •The former Roma star will prepare Turkiye for World Cup play-offs.
- •Montella celebrates his 52nd birthday next month.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Montella ‘turned down Roma dream job’ for Turkiye national team
"Turkiye Football Federation President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu reveals Vincenzo Montella only turned down the Roma job if there was a promise before the World Cup play-offs.The Italian turns 52 next mont...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Soccer•Jun 2, 2026, 6:28 PMSemenyo on bench for Ghana vs Wales LIVE!- LaLiga•Jun 2, 2026, 6:28 PMKonate edges closer to joining Real Madrid after Liverpool exit confirmed
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 2, 2026, 6:18 PMAs the World Cup approaches, Sotheby's is set to auction Pele's jersey
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 2, 2026, 6:16 PMWorld Cup head coaches given green light by FIFA for new tactical move during water breaks
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 2, 2026, 6:15 PMArsenal defender Hinds pulls out of England squad with ankle injury
- LaLiga•Jun 2, 2026, 6:13 PMIbrahima Konaté Reportedly Set to Join Real Madrid on Free Transfer
