Arda Turan, the favorite to replace Montella

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Latest news in the Turkish national team. Arda Turan emerges as one of the main candidates to manage Turkey after the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) confirmed the dismissal of Vincenzo Montella. The current coach of Shakhtar Donetsk could take on the role without leaving the Ukrainian team, according to Nicolò Schira, although the federation has not yet announced his replacement.

Arda Turan, candidate after Vincenzo Montella's departure

TFF's decision comes after four consecutive losses in the Nations League and Turkey's elimination in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The results of the recent matches hastened the end of a period that began in September 2023.

The Turkish team lost 1-0 to France, 4-1 and 3-1 against Italy, and 3-0 against Belgium. The outcome of those four matches was two goals scored and eleven conceded, a sequence that led to Montella's departure from the coaching post.

The Italian coach had achieved significant results during his tenure: he qualified Turkey for the 2024 European Championship, reaching the quarterfinals, and for the 2026 World Cup. However, the World Cup elimination and the start of the new Nations League ultimately influenced the federation's decision.

Arda Turan is among the top names to take over. The former player of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona has been coaching Shakhtar Donetsk since 2026, so his potential appointment would involve a transition from club football to the national team's main coaching position.

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Turkey considers a dual role for Arda Turan

One possibility mentioned in the reports is that Arda Turan, who was rumored as a possible replacement for Simeone at Atletico Madrid, could combine the national team duties with his current position at Shakhtar Donetsk. This option would allow the federation to bring in the coach without initially requiring him to leave the Ukrainian project.

However, this scenario still awaits an official decision: TFF confirmed Montella's departure but did not disclose in their announcement who would fill the vacancy. Currently, Arda Turan's name remains a media-suggested candidacy, not a finalized appointment.

The press also reported that the Italian had a contract for two more years, and the compensation for his exit could exceed €900,000, equivalent to five months' salary. This amount corresponds to the information on the terms of his departure published in the media, not as a detail included in the federation's official announcement.

Arda Turan's debut could come in November

The schedule sets the next horizon for Turkey: the team has two Nations League matches scheduled for November, first against Belgium on the 12th and then against France on the 15th. These are the games the new coach could potentially lead if the federation finalizes the appointment in time.

If Arda Turan receives the definitive offer, he will need to clarify how he will manage his responsibilities with Shakhtar Donetsk. The TFF's decision and the method to juggle both roles will determine whether the coach can take on the Turkish national team before these matches.

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