Ex-kicker Mustafa Ünal secures new employment
Fresh Take:Mustafa Uenal Joins Kayserispor Kulubu Under Markus Gisdol
Hey there! It's time for some exciting football news. Mustafa Uenal, former coach of Stuttgart Kickers, is swapping German grounds for Turkish turf as he joins Markus Gisdol at top-tier club Kayserispor Kulubu.
Uenal, 41, signed a deal with the Turkish club and will work alongside Gisdol, who inked a contract running until 2027. Gisdol's recruiting cycle doesn't stop there—he'll also have the assistance of Jakob Braun, who previously worked as a video analyst and team manager under Uenal at the Kickers. In a heartfelt video greeting to fans, Gisdol said, "Merhaba Kayserispor, merhaba Türkiye"—welcome to Kayserispor and Turkey.
Speaking of new jobs, some shakeups are happening within Stuttgart Kickers. Gisdol has made a detour to Turkey before, coaching Samsunspor from 2023 to 2024. He's also no stranger to the Bundesliga, having managed TSG Hoffenheim, Hamburger SV, and 1. FC Köln.
Stay tuned for more updates on Stuttgart Kickers' squad planning! In the meantime, catch up on the latest team news, league rivals, and former players in our news blog.
Uenal almost led Stuttgart Kickers to promotion to the third tier in 2024 but, unfortunately, missed out on the opportunity. Nevertheless, the Kickers decided to part ways with him after narrowly missing promotion.
Coaching veteran Markus Gisdol comes with a diverse coaching background in German football. Notably, he faced a challenging season as head coach of Hamburger SV, where he experienced a 15-match winless run[4]. He has managed several other German clubs, although specific details about his entire coaching history are scarce. Now, he's making waves in international football management with his new gig at Kayserispor Kulübü.
Mustafa Uenal, who nearly led Stuttgart Kickers to promotion to the third tier in 2024, is now turning his coaching skills to sports other than football, as he joins Markus Gisdol at Kayserispor Kulubu in the world of Turkish football. Gisdol, who previously managed Stuttgart Kickers and other German clubs, is also welcoming Jakob Braun, who worked under Uenal at the Kickers, to Kayserispor Kulubu for the upcoming football season.
