Photo courtesy of TFFFatih Terim has signed a two-year extension to his contract as Turkey coach.
The deal had been agreed with former Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president Hasan Doğan on 2 July, but Dogan's untimely death three days later delayed its signing. Turkey enjoyed a surprise run to the semi-finals of EURO 2008 and are undefeated after four matches in qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, though they trail Spain by four points in Group 5. "The Turkish national team has big aspirations to reach the finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and EURO 2012," TFF president Mahmut Ozgener said. "We think our coach Fatih Terim is the right person to help us reach those targets."
Ozgener also praised the efforts of Terim. "Thanks to their brilliant displays, courage and determination, Turkey were one of the most discussed teams of the tournament," he said. Terim began his second spell in charge of Turkey in 2005 having also led his country from 1993 to 1996.. The 55-year-old, who took Galatasaray to victory in the UEFA Cup in 2000 and has also coached ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan, has said he regards the post as a "national calling".
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