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What does Tan Kesler's departure mean for Maribor? Acun Ilicali parts ways with key football advisor

17. October 2024
Tan Kesler (foto: Uradni FB/TW/IG profil igralca)
Acun Ilicali’s split with Tan Kesler, his chief football advisor at Hull City, could impact Ilicali's recent investment in NK Maribor.

Acun Ilicali, the owner of Hull City, has parted ways with Tan Kesler, his trusted executive and a central figure in Ilicali's football operations. Kesler has been pivotal in Hull City’s management, but every chapter has an end, and his role in the “football world of Acun Ilicali” has come to a close.

Just last week, Kesler was in Maribor with Cem Basgul, where they dismissed head coach Ante Šimundža. Following this, Kesler traveled to Turkey, where Hull City was holding a training camp. Meanwhile, Boštjan Cesar also made his way to Turkey from Brdo pri Kranju, reportedly securing a deal with Ilicali to take over NK Maribor.

Interestingly, Kesler recently spoke to Turkish media, addressing Maribor’s ambitions and confirming that the club has not been formally acquired yet, but aims to qualify for the Champions League. However, just days after these statements, Ilicali and Kesler have mutually agreed to part ways, leaving Ilicali without his primary football operative.

The question now is how this change will influence Ilicali’s latest venture with NK Maribor. While it’s likely that Kesler’s departure will have an impact, the exact effects on Ilicali’s investment in Maribor remain to be seen.

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