Fenerbahçe SK manager İsmail Kartal is continuing in his role. The club officially confirmed that Kartal remains in charge despite his announcement of resignation following the UEFA Champions League match against AS Roma.
The club said in a statement, "Our Technical Director Mr. İsmail Kartal is at his post." The statement added, "Our team will continue preparations for the Gaziantep FK match with a training session tomorrow at 11.30 under the management of our Technical Director İsmail Kartal."
İsmail Kartal had publicly announced his resignation after the 1-1 draw with AS Roma in Kadıköy on Thursday, 10 September 2026, a match in which Archie Brown scored for Fenerbahçe. This result leaves Fenerbahçe 9th in the Süper Lig with 6 points from 4 games, four points behind leaders Galatasaray.
The club's announcement ensures stability for the technical staff. The team will begin preparations for Gaziantep FK with training on Friday. The next Süper Lig fixture is away to 12th-placed Başakşehir on 6 December 2026. Jayden Oosterwolde is currently on the injured list. The team's form over the last five matches reads three wins, one draw and one loss.
