Fatih Terim to assume new managerial position in the UAE following his tenure in Saudi Arabia
Fatih Terim, the veteran coach known for his successful managerial stints with Galatasaray and Panathinaikos, is set to continue his career in the Middle East. Reports indicate that Terim is traveling to Dubai for final negotiations with a club in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the upcoming season [1][4][5].
Terim's journey in the UAE marks a new chapter in his managerial career, following his departure from Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia at the end of the 2024-25 season. During his half-season tenure, Terim led Al-Shabab in 23 matches, securing 12 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses [1].
The exact club Terim is joining in the UAE and the contract details have not yet been disclosed, with no official announcement made as of early August 2025 [1][4][5]. Terim's contract at Al-Shabab concluded at the end of the season he managed there.
Throughout his career, Terim has enjoyed multiple domestic titles in Türkiye and even won the UEFA Cup with Galatasaray [6]. As he prepares for his new role in the UAE, fans and football enthusiasts eagerly await the official announcement of the club and the terms of his contract.
[1] https://www.espn.com/football/al-shabab/story/4837711/fatih-terim-to-leave-al-shabab-after-half-season-in-saudi-arabia [2] https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/fatih-terim-to-join-panathinaikos-on-december-1-2023/blt36e8f84e74c8b0e4 [3] https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55104939 [4] https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/8/3/fatih-terim-negotiating-with-uae-club-ahead-of-new-managerial-role [5] https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/04/fatih-terim-to-join-uae-club-as-manager-reports [6] https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/seasons/2002/finals/index.html
Fatih Terim's upcoming role in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signifies a new chapter in his career, as he departs from Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia. However, the UAE club he will join and the specifics of his contract remain undisclosed. Terim's managerial career has been marked by successful stints with Galatasaray in Europe, where he won the UEFA Cup, and domestic titles in Turkey. Encouraged by these achievements, football enthusiasts anticipate the official announcement regarding the UAE club and the terms of his new contract.
