Fenerbahce is reportedly considering Dynamo Kyiv head coach, Mircea Lucescu, as a potential candidate to replace their current coach, Jorge Jesus. Jesus is expected to leave his position this summer, prompting the Turkish club to compile a list of three potential candidates. The first is Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, followed by 59-year-old Abdullah Avchi, and finally, Lucescu. Although his arrival at Fenerbahce is considered unlikely, the management of the Istanbul club is still considering the option. Lucescu’s contract with Dynamo runs until June 2024, and he is currently on sick leave, with Alexander Shovkovsky performing his duties.
Dynamo Kyiv head coach Mircea Lucescu is in Fenerbahce’s field of interest. The Turkish club plans to change the team coach in the near future.
It was previously reported that the current head coach of Fenerbahce, Jorge Jesus, will leave his position this summer.
The Turkish giants’ leadership has already compiled a list of three potential candidates to become the head coach, Hurriyet reported.
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- The first candidate is Italian coach Vincenzo Montella, currently working in Turrecina with Adana Demirspor.
- The second choice is 59-year-old Abdullah Avchi, who has been out of work since March this year after leaving Trabzonspor.
- Dynamo Kyiv head coach Mircea Lucescu is being considered as a third candidate. Although his arrival at Fenerbahce is considered unlikely, this option remains to be considered by the management of the Istanbul club.
Mircea Lucescu. Photo: FK Dinamo
Lucescu’s contract with Dynamo runs until June 30, 2024. Now the 77-year-old Romanian specialist is on sick leave, and Alexander Shovkovsky is performing his duties. One round before the end of the UPL season, Kievans guaranteed themselves fourth place in the standings.
