Sergen Yalçın Takes Over Turkey National Team: "The Crescent and Star Is Above Everything"

Sergen Yalçın, who reached an agreement with the Turkish Football Federation, announced on a YouTube program that he has become head coach of the national football team. Saying "There have been serious developments in the last 2-3 days," Yalçın added: "May it be auspicious for all of us, and for the country."

This is a very important job. The crescent and star is above everything. It is the place every coach wants to come to. Being the people's coach is wonderful. For me it is also a source of pride and happiness. With everyone's support, God willing, a successful national team road awaits us.

Sergen Yalçın

Yalçın also said they will try to get the public to run behind the national team.

Statement on Berke Özer

Yalçın also addressed the situation of young goalkeeper Berke Özer, who has been absent from the national team camp for some time. Saying he will meet the goalkeeper, Yalçın said: "The Berke Özer problem is not a problem that cannot be solved. These are young boys. I will talk to Berke too. He will come to the national team, of course."

Last job: Beşiktaş

Yalçın most recently coached Beşiktaş, with whom he parted ways at the end of last season. In 39 matches in charge of the black-and-whites, he recorded 20 wins, 10 draws and 9 defeats, averaging 1.79 points per game.