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The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) issued a message of thanks to Vincenzo Montella after its board decided at a meeting to end his tenure as head coach of the Turkish national team. The announcement was published on the federation's website.

In the statement, the TFF said its board had agreed not to continue with Montella, who had led the national side for more than three years. The federation expressed sincere gratitude to the Italian coach for what it described as achievements full of firsts during his time in charge, as well as for his services to Turkish football, and wished him success in the future.

TFF President Ibrahim Ethem Haciosmanoglu is expected to travel to Turkey's meeting with Montella in person next week to thank him face to face for his work with the national team. The statement did not specify who would replace Montella as head coach.

Key Takeaways

• The TFF board decided to part ways with national team coach Vincenzo Montella after more than three years in charge.
• The federation thanked Montella for achievements it described as full of firsts and for his services to Turkish football.
• TFF President Ibrahim Ethem Haciosmanoglu plans to meet Montella in person next week to convey his thanks.