Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 10 Sept 2026
Kartal quits Fenerbahce hours after Greenwood call
Fenerbahce's manager walked away right after a Champions League draw and a big call on Mason Greenwood.
Who
Ismail Kartal
Role
Fenerbahce manager
Stint
Fourth
Match
1-1 vs Roma
Player
Mason Greenwood
What happened. Ismail Kartal announced his resignation in a press conference after Fenerbahce's 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma. It came hours after he decided against playing Mason Greenwood as a second forward, keeping him on the right wing.
- Greenwood, 24, assisted Archie Brown's equalising goal in the draw.
- Kartal weighed moving Greenwood forward due to Asensio's fitness and Guendouzi's suspension.
- His fourth stint in charge of the Turkish giants ends immediately.
“As of this evening, I would like to congratulate my players and announce my resignation from my post.”
— Ismail Kartal
Fenerbahce must now find a new manager as they continue their first Champions League campaign in 18 years.
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Fenerbahçe
M. Greenwood
