Arda Turan Named New Shakhtar Donetsk Manager
Turan, 38, replaces Marino Pusic after Shakhtar slipped to third in the Ukrainian Premier League – their worst finish in nearly three decades.
The ex-Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona midfielder moves into the role after two years in charge of Turkish side Eyüpspor, where he led them to promotion and a strong top-flight debut, finishing sixth.
Shakhtar, who now play their home games in Lviv due to the ongoing war, are looking to Turan to bring a fresh spark ahead of their Europa League campaign.
'I want to win trophies and bring pride to the fans,' said Turan.
Managerial rise
Turan took over Eyüpspor in 2023, shortly after retiring. His first full season saw promotion to the Süper Lig, followed by a sixth-place finish the year after.
In total: 84 games, 45 wins, 14 draws, 25 defeats.
His sides press high, play in a 4-3-3 and work hard off the ball. He's big on discipline and demands full commitment from his players.
Turan says he wants to outdo his playing career as a coach. Big words – but his start's been impressive.
A bold call
Reaction to his appointment has been mixed. Some fans welcome his energy and ambition. Others worry about his lack of European experience.
Shakhtar chief Serhii Palkin backs him fully, calling Turan 'a coach who knows how to lead and win.' Tags: Arda TuranShakhtarTurkiye
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Morocco World
4 days ago
- Morocco World
Bilal Ould-Chikh Joins Zamalek on Free Transfer
Moroccan winger Bilal Ould-Chikh has signed for Egyptian side Zamalek as a free agent, in what marks a new chapter in his career. The 27-year-old became a free agent on 1 July and attracted interest from several clubs before opting for the Cairo giants. He is expected to be unveiled in the coming hours. Ould-Chikh came through the youth systems of Willem II and FC Twente, making his senior debut for Twente in 2014. He later joined Benfica, where he spent five seasons largely with the B team, followed by stints at FC Utrecht, ADO Den Haag, and Turkish side Denizlispor. Most recently, he featured for FC Volendam, playing a key role in their promotion to the Eredivisie. His move to Zamalek offers a new challenge on African soil. The winger, who represented Morocco at U20 level, has previously spoken about facing Islamophobia in the Netherlands and plans to relocate to Morocco after retiring from football.
Morocco World
7 days ago
- Morocco World
Youssef En-Nesyri Under the Radar of Al-Qadisiyah FC
Rabat – Youssef En-Nesyri, the Moroccan striker for Turkish Fenerbahçe SK, is under the radar of the Saudi club Al-Qadisiyah after the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. According to international press reports, the club has expressed its willingness to sign the player during the summer transfer, aiming to reinforce the offensive side in preparation for the 2025-26 season. This comes as Gabonese Aubameyang terminated his contract ahead of time and headed back to France as a free agent. The Moroccan starlet played a remarkable season, attracting the attention of various clubs, according to head coach Jose Mourinho in a statement reported by AfricaFoot. Mourinho asserts that the player is worth 'no less than 40 million euros.' The striker is still under contract till June 2029, attracting interest from several teams for this transfer window including Manchester United, West Ham, Tottenham, AC Milan, and a number of Saudi Arabian sides — notably Al-Qadisiyah FC. Tags: Al-QadisiyahMoroccan footballYoussef En-Nesyri
Morocco World
17-07-2025
- Morocco World
UEFA Hands Montenegrin Club AK Arsenal Tivat 10-Year Ban
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has slapped a €500,000 fine and a ten-year ban on Montenegrin club AK Arsenal Tivat over match-fixing. The club will not be able to participate in any competitions governed by UEFA until the 2034-35 season, including Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body CEDB took this decision following an investigation into charges related to match-fixing during the team's Conference League game against Armenian club Alashkert in 2023. Arsenal Tivat drew against Alashkert 1-1 in the first round before they faced a heavy loss of 6-1 in the second leg. UEFA stated that they will ask FIFA, world football's governing body, FIFA, to increase the ban to be applied in global competitions. Arsenal Tivat player Nikola Celebic and official Ranko Krgovic also were banned for life and two other players were suspended for 10 years. Tags: Arsenal TivatFootballUEFA
