Trabzonspor targets Pioli, but Salah's fate is still in doubt

Trabzonspor is accelerating its search for a new coach and wants to close the file before the clash with Galatasaray, with Stefano Pioli’s name at the top of the officials’ list.

The Italian coach has had less than thrilling experiences at the helm of Al‑Nassr and Fiorentina, after the successes achieved with Milan.

Contacts already initiated for a quick signing

The club has already opened talks, aiming to reach an agreement quickly and to ensure tactical continuity before the next commitment.

If the negotiation with Pioli does not work out, the club has identified two internal alternatives: Şenol Güneş and Burak Yılmaz, both linked to the history of Turkish football.

The priority remains to persuade the former red‑and‑black coach, regarded as the ideal candidate to revive the club’s ambitions and tackle a season in which Trabzonspor wants to become a protagonist again.

The contrast between the decisive push towards Pioli and the presence of backup options highlights Trabzonspor’s desire to aim high, while still keeping a plan B to avoid compromising the sporting project.