Football Season Guide

Goztepe completed the last season with a very dispirited mood: they offered a very poor performance following the pandemic break, but it had all started in March before Covid-19 hit. It was understood that players were unpaid for 5 months and the economical problems caused unrest in the team. The last victory over European Cup contenders Sivas gave them a slight hope, but the summer transfer market made it clear that a tough season awaits Goztepe. The president indicated that he is close to sell the club as there are some serious interests by funding groups. Thus, some important foreign players like Beto, Serdar, Wilczek and Castro decided to leave the team. The current members of the team do not feel comfortable because of the club’s uncertainty. The board decided to continue with coach Ilhan Palut whose resignment was rejected following the team’s poor run. Ahead of the new season, he is one of the candidates for an early resignment. Looking at the recent arrivals, they were unable to fill the quality of the departures. Considering the long season, they need to bring more players in order to have the necessary depth in the squad. It is obvious that they will struggle in the initial fixtures. Their performance before the end of the summer transfer market will decide their future.