Fenerbahce has announced that it is parting ways with Dirk Kuyt. In a statement, the club thanked the Dutch coach and said their relationship began years ago.
The statement said Kuyt had been part of the club first as a player and later as a coach. It noted that his love and commitment to Fenerbahce’s colors had earned him a special place in the club family. The club expressed gratitude for his contributions to the team and stressed that the split would not change his place in the family.
After Ismail Kartal’s tenure, Fenerbahce played two matches under Kuyt before reaching an agreement with Emre Belözoğlu. The team lost 2-1 at home to Goztepe in the Turkish league, but beat English side Liverpool 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League.