Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s managerial exile is nearing its end, with Besiktas reportedly offering him a one-and-a-half-year contract worth €1.3 million.
The Dutchman, out of work since leaving Rangers in November 2022, could soon find himself breathing life into the turbulent Istanbul giants.
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Besiktas’ managerial merry-go-round has spun three times already this season, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær briefly linked to the vacancy. Now, their sights seem firmly set on van Bronckhorst.
According to Sports Digitale, the appointment is imminent, with a contract and a €1.3 million salary package ready for the former Feyenoord and Rangers boss.
One potential snag remains: van Bronckhorst desires to bring his trusted assistant Jean-Paul van Gastel with him, but obstacles currently complicate that wish.
Nevertheless, the allure of leading a passionate club like Besiktas and reviving his career on Turkish soil might prove too strong to resist.
For Besiktas, van Bronckhorst’s arrival represents a chance to stabilize their ship. His reputation for attacking football and player development could ignite a spark in a team that has underachieved this season.
Besiktas have already sacked three managers this season, Senol Gunes, Burak Yilmaz and Riza Calimbay and are currently 5th in the Super Lig table, 15 points behind leaders Fenerbahce.
His European experience, honed during his Rangers stint, could also prove invaluable in their continental aspirations.
While the van Gastel hurdle remains, the prospect of van Bronckhorst in charge at Besiktas is brimming with intrigue.
The Dutchman has a point to prove after his Scottish departure, and the volatile yet fiercely loyal Besiktas faithful could provide the perfect stage for his redemption.
The Turkish saga is poised to unfold in the coming days, and whether van Bronckhorst takes the helm at Besiktas could reshape the landscape of both his career and the Istanbul club’s fortunes.
