Osman Özköylü has been named the new head coach of Antalyaspor. The Red-Whites have ended their search for a successor to Bülent Korkmaz, who left the club earlier.
The club confirmed an agreement with Özköylü that runs until the end of the season. Özköylü previously managed Esenler Erokspor from March 2025 to May 2026. During his 48-match tenure there, he recorded 25 wins, 13 draws, and 10 losses, achieving an average of 1.83 points per game. Esenler Erokspor have since appointed Hikmet Karaman as their new manager.
It is understood that Servet Çetin was also among the candidates considered by the Antalyaspor board. The final decision, however, fell in favour of Özköylü. His immediate task will be to steady a team experiencing a difficult spell.
LEAGUE POSITION
Antalyaspor currently sit 14th in the 1. Lig with 6 points from 6 matches. Their recent form reads one win and four defeats from the last five games. Their most recent result was a 2-1 home loss to Sivasspor on 6 September 2026, with F. Nzaba scoring their lone goal. Trailing leaders Batman Petrolspor by 10 points, Antalyaspor's next fixture is away to Muğlaspor on 6 December 2026.
New head coach Osman Özköylü will take his first training session this week.
