The Turkish Football Federation announced the appointment of Sergen Yalçın as the new coach of the Turkey men’s national football team on Tuesday. This decision marks a return to a Turkish manager after the federation employed two consecutive foreign coaches. Yalçın, age 53, will be joined by his staff, and both will sign four-year contracts, according to a statement released by the federation. He is taking over from Italian Vincenzo Montella, who was relieved of his duties on October 9th following a three-year tenure. The appointment signals a new direction for Turkish football as it prepares for future competitions. This move comes as the federation seeks to revitalize the national team's performance.