Stefan Kuntz
Stefan Kuntz takes over the team boss position in Turkey. The German is euphoric about his new job.
On Monday, Kuntz was officially presented as the new Turkey team boss – and flattered his new employer with emotional words. “Being here is like going back home,” he said. “When I first told my family about the offer, they said to me, 'Can we come to Turkey too?' I don't think I could give a bigger compliment. “
In fact, the German has experience of life on the Bosporus, in the 1995/96 season he played for Besiktas Istanbul for a year. He looks back fondly on this time: “The hospitality was exceptional. It was an outstanding time for the family and me. Many of my former teammates also reported and are even coaches here themselves. I arrived at another airport. But when I was immediately stuck in a traffic jam because I knew I was back in Istanbul. “
But he won't have much time for his wife Sabine and the two children. “I want to create a team that the whole country can be proud of. I know the potential of Turkish players. We will give these players organization and structure.”
The former DFB junior coach signed until 2024. There were no problems for the 58-year-old when saying goodbye to the German association: “The process was totally professional after I indicated in the contract negotiations that it could work well with Turkey I don't think about the people from the DFB. Saying goodbye to the team is currently a little easier for me because it's a new year. But saying goodbye to the staff is extremely difficult for me. I prefer when you leave and the door is open . This is the case.”
