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Fenerbahçe reportedly agree deal with Sergio Conceição as coach
HT Spor reported that Fenerbahçe have agreed a deal with Sergio Conceição to become head coach after İsmail Kartal's departure. The Portuguese coach, who led Porto to 11 trophies, is expected to arrive in Istanbul soon.
Following İsmail Kartal's departure, Portuguese coach Sergio Conceição has emerged as the leading candidate in Fenerbahçe's search for a new head coach. HT Spor reported that the club's board have reached an agreement with the 51-year-old coach for the position.
The report said that the Portuguese coach had been invited to Istanbul and is expected to arrive in Türkiye soon. Fenerbahçe have not yet made an official statement on the matter.
Reference from Jorge Jesus
According to information reported in the media, Fenerbahçe's Football Committee also consulted the club's former head coach Jorge Jesus while assessing the candidates. Jesus reportedly expressed a positive view of his compatriot Conceição, saying, "I see my younger self in him."
11 trophies in seven seasons at Porto
Conceição began his managerial career at Olhanense in 2012 before taking charge of Porto in 2017 after spells at Academica, Braga, Vitoria Guimaraes and Nantes. During his seven seasons at Porto, the Portuguese coach won three Portuguese League titles, four Portuguese Cups, three Portuguese Super Cups and one League Cup, placing him among the most successful coaches in the club's history.
Conceição took charge of Milan in December 2024 and left the position in May 2025 after winning the Italian Super Cup. He began managing Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in October 2025, and his tenure there ended in June 2026.
Known for a style based on high pressing, compact defending and quick transitions, Conceição played for Porto, Lazio, Parma and Inter during his playing career. He scored 12 goals in 56 appearances for the Portugal national team.
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