FENERBAHCE boss Ismail Kartal resigned from his role in a press conference just minutes after his side’s draw with Roma.
The 65-year-old had only been in charge for three months in what was his FOURTH spell in charge of the Turkish outfit.
His team had produced a 1-1 stalemate in their first Champions League league phase game before the abrupt announcement.
He said: “I am resigning from my position while there is still time. I am resigning with the understanding that I will never return.
“I have been here for three months. From the beginning of the season until today, the training sessions and camps I conducted with my players… Our president and managers tried to help us in every way.
“Those were wonderful days. As of this evening, I congratulate my players and I am resigning from my position.
“Therefore, I would like to thank all my fans, media members, staff, and fellow players who have supported me until today.
“I made this decision to pave the way for my club. We made this decision together as a team.”
Kartal’s exit came despite a seemingly uneventful draw with the Serie A side.
Bryan Cristante had opened the scoring before half time before Archie Brown’s equaliser.
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