There is significant movement ahead of the Fenerbahçe presidential election on June 7. Hakan Safi, who will go to the polls against Aziz Yıldırım, has made a statement by talking to renowned Italian coach Antonio Conte about the technical director position. In the phone call, Safi conveyed his official offer and stated that he is prepared to meet all demands, including salary. The initial conversations were reportedly positive. Additionally, Safi has recently met with Paolo Maldini regarding the football director position and reached a principle agreement.

LEAVING NAPOLI

Conte, who failed to replicate his championship success from the previous season with Napoli, is reportedly having issues with President Aurelio De Laurentiis. It is widely expected that Conte will leave Napoli, and the Italian press has noted that he is one of the strongest candidates for the Italian national team. During his tenure, Conte led Napoli to 22 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, with the season concluding with a match against Udinese.

CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HIS GAME

Antonio Conte, who began his coaching career with Siena in 2005 and was previously a player for Juventus, quickly established a successful career. He led Juventus to Serie A titles in 2011-2012, .12-2013, and 2013-2014. In 2020-2021, he repeated this success with Inter, and in 2024-2025 with Napoli, making him the only coach in Serie A history to win the league with three different teams. His most notable achievement is the Premier League title he won with Chelsea in 2016-2017.