Gaziantep club on Wednesday announced parting ways with coach Marius Shumudike, terminating the contract peacefully.

Marius SumudikaPhoto: Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Gaziantep announces the departure of Marius Shumudika

Gaziantep has scored 28 points in 28 matches and is in 18th place (with the possibility of relegation) in the Turkish championship.

“Our board of directors of Gaziantep football club met with coach Marius Shumudika to discuss the agenda.

As a result of a mutual exchange of ideas, Marius Šumudika presented the idea that a change would be more suitable for the team due to his love and respect for our club and our city.

A consensus was reached on this matter. We would like to thank coach Marius Šumudike and his team for their contribution and wish him success in the next part of his career,” said Gaziantep’s press release.

Know:

  • It was Shumudika’s second term in Gaziantep. He won 10, drew 6 and lost 11.
  • In the composition of “Gaziantep” there are Romanians Florin Nice, Alexandru Maxim, Dejan Sorescu and Denis Dragush.
  • Subsequently, Marius Šumudike coached the following teams: Rapid Bucharest, Rocar, Inter Gaz, Progressul, Farul Constanta, Gloria Bistrica, Kavala, Astra Ploiesti, FC Brasov, FC Vaslui, University of Cluj, Al-Shaab, Concordia Chiaina, Kayserispor, Al-Shabab, Gaziantep, Rizespor, CFR Cluj, Malatyaspor and Al-Raed.

Turkish Championship, fight for relegation:

14. Konyaspor 31 points

15. Ankaragucu 30

16. Karagumruk 29

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17. Hatayspor 29

18. Gaziantep 28

19. Pendikspor 26

20. Istanbulspor 13.