Portuguese coach João Pereira left the technical command of Alanyaspor, by mutual agreement, announced the Turkish football club, which confirmed the immediate entry of Turkish Ugur Ucar to replace it.
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11/11/2026
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Lusa
“Rwe lost the contract with our coach, João Pereira, by mutual agreement ", informed Alanyaspor, in a note published on social networks on Tuesday.
The club's president, Hasan Cavusoglu, thanked the 42-year-old Portuguese technician for his services and contribution to the team, offering him a plaque of honor.
Alanyaspor also wished João Pereira and his technical team “success in their professional careers”.
During the presentation by Turkish technician Ugur Ucar, 39 years old, Alanyaspor's president, Hasan Cavusoglu, considered that João Pereira's departure became inevitable.
“We’re not a coach exchange club with ease. However, at this moment, separation has become inevitable”, he said.
Cavusoglu also recalled that Alanyaspor provided the Portuguese with the second experience as main coach, after a short visit to Sporting, highlighting the support of the club at the beginning of his career as a coach.
“João Pereira was in our club for almost two years. We have had good times and made significant contributions to our club”, he added.
The Portuguese coach totaled four losses in the last five games, one of which in the Turkey Cup, and left the team in the 13th place, with 12 points, in 11 days, only four above the demotion zone. João Pereira had assumed the technical command of the club in March 2025.
Ugur Ucar signed with Alanyaspor until the end of the season 2027/28, immediately taking over the technical command of the team.