Sergen Yalçın is gone, and the search is already on
Sergen Yalçın's second stint at Beşiktaş is officially over. The club legend stepped down, and his reason cuts deep: "I cannot accept the fans turning their backs on me" (2). Reports from Portugal add another layer — Yalçın reportedly clashed with Rafa Silva before his departure (8).
President Serdal Adalı has already addressed the media about the search, and the rumor mill is spinning fast. Four names are on the shortlist, including Şenol Güneş and Dino Toppmöller (6). But the most intriguing candidate? Arda Turan. The board wants him (1). Adalı has also made direct comments about the Güneş possibility (7). The first official candidate has already been named, though details remain thin (5). Expect this to move quickly.
Cengiz Ünder won't stay, Yusuf Sarı lined up
Beşiktaş will not activate the purchase option for Fenerbahçe loanee Cengiz Ünder. Instead, the club is already eyeing Yusuf Sarı as his replacement (3). No fee has been confirmed for either deal.
Left-back search returns to Hadjam
The Algerian left-back Hadjam, whom Beşiktaş chased during the winter window without success, is back on the radar ahead of the summer (4). The club clearly sees the position as a priority.
Tiago Djalo posts after Yalçın exit
Tiago Djalo shared a notable social media post in the wake of Sergen Yalçın's resignation. The timing and content caught attention among supporters (11).
Attacking depth: 17 different scorers this season
Beşiktaş have scored 59 goals this campaign, and they've come from 17 different players — a stat that underlines the squad's wide attacking threat (10).
VAR recordings from Rizespor match released
The VAR audio from the Rizespor vs Beşiktaş Süper Lig matchday 34 clash has been made public, shedding light on the disallowed goal decision (9). The match score was not provided in the reports.