Tedesco convinced Ali Koç with these words

The date is Friday, August 29, 2025. Jose Mourinho and his team have parted ways, and the search for a new manager has begun.

Who hasn't been on the agenda during the process led by President Ali Koç and Football Director Devin Özek?

After İsmail Kartal, Edin Terzic, Roger Schmidt, Ange Postecoglou, Luciano Spaletti, Marco Rose, Zinedine Zidane, Domenico Tedesco took over as Fenerbahçe manager for 2 years.

KARTAL AND TERZIC ELIMINATED

Ismail Kartal, Edin Terzic, and Domenico Tedesco stood out in the final stretch. The presentations made by these three players shifted the balance of power. Kartal was omitted after he stated that he didn't consider some of the new signings to be in the starting eleven. It was also felt that Terzic, who had won the title in his last match while managing Dortmund, wouldn't be able to handle the pressure.

Will play 4-2-3-1

Tedesco, who was in Devin Özek's sights, had been saying, "I will make this team a champion" from the first day they contacted him. The young coach, who presented a detailed report detailing his preference for a 4-2-3-1 system, also convinced President Ali Koç with his enthusiasm, desire, hunger for success, and desire to once again showcase his talent in Europe.

FAN OF FATİH TERIM

Under Tedesco's management, Schalke were in the same group as Galatasaray in the 2018-19 Champions League. Regarding Fatih Terim, he said, "I'm of Italian descent and a Fiorentina fan. I know they're described as 'Grande.' I look at it that way too." The first leg at Rams Park ended goalless, with the German team winning 2-0 at home. Schalke finished second in the group with 11 points, while Galatasaray finished third with 4 points.