Trabzonspor hires Thomas Reis before Galatasaray

Reis, who most recently coached Ludogorets and previously led Samsunspor, said he wanted to join immediately rather than wait until after the next fixture. “If you are afraid of big matches, you should not be here,” he said, adding that he would begin work with the squad right away and focus first on defensive organization before building the attack.

The timing is critical. Trabzonspor faces Galatasaray with little preparation time, and Reis acknowledged that the team will need to rely on the players best suited to deliver results quickly rather than a longer-term tactical overhaul. He said the national-team break will give him more time to shape the side afterward.

For investors and supporters alike, the hire is a bet on continuity and discipline after an abrupt managerial reset. Trabzonspor’s management said the club was not prepared for the departure, but viewed Reis as a coach who fit its planning process and long-term ambitions.

The next catalyst is immediate: Reis’s first training session and the Galatasaray match will give the earliest read on whether Trabzonspor’s latest managerial change can translate into points.