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David Irvine

Ex-Rangers manager Van Bronckhorst 'sacked' amid shock board statement

Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has reportedly been sacked.

It's claimed the ex-Ibrox boss has been relieved of his duties by Besiktas chiefs.

Dutch manager Van Bronckhorst, 29, joined the Turkish club in June on a two-year deal with the option of a third season in the Super Lig.

However, according to Fanatik, Van Bronckhorst has now been sacked by Besiktas. The outlet claims Van Bronckhorst will leave the club after a board meeting on Friday.

It's thought discussions over finalising his termination are ongoing. The decision comes just one day after the Europa League loss to Maccabi Tel-Aviv.

Besiktas sit sixth in the Super Lig table and 22nd in the Europa League league phase standings.

While Van Bronckhorst is expected to leave Besiktas, the only statement released by the club on Friday came to confirm a shock boardroom exit.

Club chairman Hasan Arat has left the club with the vice-chairman assuming his duties until further notice.


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A club statement read: "Dear Beşiktaş fans,

"Beşiktaş JK Board of Directors convened on November 29, 2024 and made the following decisions:

"The resignation of our Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Hasan Arat, has been accepted.

"It has been decided that the duty of Chairman of the Board of Directors will be carried out by the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Hüseyin Yücel, in accordance with Article 25.4, subparagraph (b) of our Bylaws.

"Due to the resignation of Mr. President Hasan Arat from the principal membership, it has been decided to appoint our substitute member Mr. Kadir Kılıç as the principal member of the Board of Directors in accordance with article 25.3 of our Bylaws.

"Beşiktaş JK Board of Directors will continue its duties without fail until the date of the Ordinary Elective General Assembly Meeting.

"We respectfully present it to the public for information. Besiktas JK."

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