Dirk Kuyt Leaves Fenerbahce After Liverpool Upset

Dirk Kuyt has left Fenerbahce, just one week after leading the Turkish club to a 3-2 Champions League victory over Liverpool as interim coach.

The former Netherlands international took charge of the Istanbul side for the match despite Fenerbahce having already reached an agreement with Emre Belözoglu to become their new coach.

Fenerbahce Bid Farewell To Kuyt

Kuyt returned to Fenerbahce in July, having represented the club between 2012 and 2015, to work as an assistant to Ismail Kartal. Kartal resigned last month, prompting Kuyt to step into the interim role.

Announcing his departure on social media, Fenerbahce thanked the former forward for his contribution to the club.

“We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have contributed to these colors,” the club said. “Today we say goodbye to you but your place in this big family will never change.”

Belözoglu Takes Charge

Belözoglu, a former Fenerbahce captain, now takes charge of a side sitting sixth in the Turkish league and 19th in the 36-team Champions League standings.

Fenerbahce’s next Champions League fixture is against Shakhtar Donetsk in London on November 25.