The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) leadership has reached a decisive turning point regarding the future of head coach Vincenzo Montella, preparing to terminate his contract following a disastrous run of form in UEFA Nations League Group A1.
On the heels of a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage exit, four consecutive Nations League defeats—capped by a 3-1 loss to Italy—have forced TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and the executive board to officially withdraw their support for the 52-year-old Italian strategist.
Zero Points in League A Prompts Executive U-Turn
The Crescent-Stars’ winless slump across their opening four top-tier Nations League fixtures proved to be the breaking point for Riva headquarters.
While Hacıosmanoğlu had publicly shielded Montella throughout previous international breaks, back-to-back setbacks against Belgium and Italy triggered an emergency board meeting. Tactical inconsistency, defensive fragility, and growing supporter dissatisfaction ultimately convinced the hierarchy that a change in leadership was unavoidable ahead of upcoming international windows.
Severance Package and Contractual Terms Outlined
Montella, who earns an annual salary of €2.2 million (approximately €183,000 monthly), remains under contract through June 2028.
Rather than engaging in prolonged legal disputes, the TFF board plans to activate a contractual severance clause by offering a lump-sum compensation equal to five months’ salary—totaling roughly €915,000—to finalize the termination agreement smoothly.
With Montella’s tenure rapidly drawing to a close, TFF leadership has already initiated discussions behind the scenes to identify potential domestic and foreign candidates capable of restoring momentum to the national team setup.
