Beşiktaş Advances in Europa League Qualifying as Squad Rebuilding Continues Under Vincenzo Italiano
Beşiktaş secured qualification to the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round following a 2-0 victory against Danish side FC Midtjylland in the second leg, advancing 3-0 on aggregate. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano’s side is scheduled to face Czech outfit FC Hradec Králové in the upcoming third qualifying round fixture on August 6 and August 13, 2026.
Concurrently, Beşiktaş is actively evaluating squad reinforcement options. Defensive target Jeff Chabot was the subject of a Beşiktaş bid, though VfB Stuttgart rejected the proposal as it fell below their €10 million valuation. Additionally, Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has been proposed to the Turkish club, with Italiano set to decide on pursuing the striker. Management also continues to explore options for a left-sided center-back and potential attacking acquisitions.
Sources: ESPN, beIN SPORTS, PressReader, Yahoo Sports, Turkish Football, IFFHS
