Şenol Güneş Begins Learning Korean for South Korea
Former Beşiktaş coach Şenol Güneş rumored to be considering coaching the South Korean National Team
There has been widespread speculation about the next move for former Beşiktaş coach Şenol Güneş, with reports from KBS news in South Korea suggesting that he may be considering the role of coaching the South Korean national team.
Güneş has prior experience in South Korea, having coached FC Seoul for 3 seasons starting from 2007, which has likely contributed to his interest in the position. It has also been reported that he has been actively learning Korean, further indicating his seriousness about the potential opportunity.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that Güneş’s goal would be to prepare South Korea to perform well in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North and Central America.
Despite the interest in Güneş, it has been noted that there are many voices in favour of appointing a domestic coach for the South Korean national team. The National Strength and Conditioning Committee has stated that they are considering multiple options, but with the upcoming qualifiers in March, there is a push to prioritize a coach with a strong understanding of the local players and setup.
The committee will have a second meeting on Saturday to further discuss and expedite the process of selecting the next head coach for the South Korean national team.
It remains to be seen whether Şenol Güneş will ultimately be the one to take on this challenging and prestigious role or if a domestic option will be chosen instead.
