Italiano arrives, deal official
Vincenzo Italiano is in Istanbul and the club has officially confirmed negotiations. Beşiktaş made the announcement via KAP (the Public Disclosure Platform) – the Italian coach is your new man (2). Photos have already surfaced of Italiano posing with a Beşiktaş scarf, so this is as done as it gets without the signature on paper (3). The 48-year-old arrives after spells at Fiorentina and Bologna, and he walks into a squad in transition. Your board finally got their target over the line.
Semih Kılıçsoy returns – Cagliari pass
Cagliari have decided not to trigger the purchase option on Semih Kılıçsoy, meaning the young forward will return to Beşiktaş this summer (4). With Italiano now in charge, Semih gets a fresh start under a coach who values attacking movement and youth. This could be a blessing – your squad needs exactly what he offers.
Robertson chooses elsewhere
Andrew Robertson has officially signed for another club, ending the brief chase from both Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe (5). The former Liverpool left-back was never a serious target after Italiano became the priority, but it stings to lose a name of that caliber to a rival bidder. The focus now shifts fully to the squad rebuild Italiano wants.
Fan reactions
The mood is one of cautious optimism. Fans are sharing the first images of Italiano with the scarf and the vibe is positive – relief that the coaching saga is over and curiosity about what the Italian can build. One supporter summed it up: if the board gives Italiano time regardless of short-term results, faith in the club can genuinely be restored. See the threads