Trabzonspor rejects Fatih Tekke's resignation after Europa League exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Trabzonspor has turned down the resignation of head coach Fatih Tekke after a disappointing Europa League elimination. The Turkish club lost 4-0 to Ferencvaros, finishing the play-off tie 5-0 on aggregate. Tekke's resignation was attributed to the emotional aftermath of the defeat. Trabzonspor will participate in the Europa Conference League this season, with their group stage opponents being determined shortly. This summer, the club made significant signings, including Mohamed Salah and Fabinho, and brought back Andre Onana on loan from Manchester United.
- •Trabzonspor lost 4-0 to Ferencvaros, 5-0 on aggregate.
- •Fatih Tekke resigned after the defeat but was not accepted.
- •Salah scored two goals for Trabzonspor in a recent league match.
- •Trabzonspor will find out Europa Conference League opponents soon.
- •Salah signed with Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Trabzonspor reject manager's 'emotional' resignation
- 11:40 AMBBC Sport — Trabzonspor reject manager's 'emotional' resignation
"Trabzonspor say Fatih Tekke's decision stems from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.
"Trabzonspor say Fatih Tekke's decision stems from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:42 AMTrabzonspor reject manager's 'emotional' resignation
Trabzonspor say Fatih Tekke's decision stems from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 11:40 AMTrabzonspor reject manager's 'emotional' resignation
Trabzonspor say Fatih Tekke's decision stems from the "intense emotional impact" of the Europa League exit.
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