On the evening of October 9, 2026, at approximately 18:38, the Turkish Football Federation released a formal statement confirming that a decision had been made not to continue with Vincenzo Montella as the head coach of the national team. The federation’s wording was direct: “A decision has been made not to continue with Vincenzo Montella.” The announcement was made on October 9, 2026, at approximately 18:38, as stated in the TFF's official statement.
In that session, the board formally resolved to part ways with Vincenzo Montella. Despite receiving proposals to call an extraordinary general assembly to address the coaching situation, the board determined it would remain in office until the ordinary general assembly.
While addressing the coaching departure, the board also turned to internal vacancies. Two seats on the board had been left empty by the resignations of Ural Aküzüm and Mevlüt Aktan. To fill those spots, the board appointed İbrahim Özbay and Metin Akyüz. Their appointments were made during the same meeting that settled the coaching matter.
The federation has not yet announced a timeline for naming a new head coach.
In addition to the board appointments, the TFF selected a new general secretary. Following the resignation of Abdullah Ayaz from that post, the board named Ahmet Erzurumlu to assume the role. The change in the secretariat was announced alongside the board appointments.
With Vincenzo Montella’s contract terminated, the Turkish national team is now without a head coach. The federation has not yet disclosed who will step into the position or when a new appointment will be made. The federation has not yet announced a timeline for naming a new head coach.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced the parting of ways with Vincenzo Montella. The TFF Management Board held a meeting and decided to part ways with Vincenzo Montella. Despite proposals for an extraordinary general assembly, the board decided to remain in office until the ordinary general assembly.
At present, the federation has offered no details about the process for selecting Montella’s successor. No names have been floated, and no deadline has been set for announcing a new head coach. The federation has not yet released information on who will succeed Montella or the timeline for the new appointment.
On October 9, 2026, the TFF announced the parting of ways with Vincenzo Montella and made several appointments. The TFF appointed İbrahim Özbay and Metin Akyüz to fill vacant board seats and appointed Ahmet Erzurumlu as general secretary during the same meeting. The federation has not yet disclosed who will succeed Montella or when a new appointment will be made.