Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal announced that he has resigned moments after his side’s Champions League opener.Kartal, who was only appointed in June, confirmed he would be leaving in his post-match press conference.Kartal quit his job just minutes after the full time whistle in the Champions LeagueGettyThe Turkish giants had just drawn at home to Roma in their first match of the league phase when he revealed the news.“I am resigning from my position while there is still time,” he said. “I am resigning with the understanding that I will never return.“I have been here for three months. From the beginning of the season until today, the training sessions and camps I conducted with my players… our president and managers tried to help us in every way. Those were wonderful days. “As of this evening, I congratulate my players and I am resigning from my position.“Therefore, I would like to thank all my fans, media members, staff, and fellow players who have supported me until today.“I made this decision to pave the way for my club. We made this decision together as a team.”Kartal has now ended his fourth spell in charge of Fenerbahce, having taken charge in 2014, 2022, 2023 and earlier this year.During his fourth spell, he only led the club into 11 games, winning six of them, drawing three and losing two, with one of the wins coming against Lyon last month which ended in a chaotic brawl.Fenerbahce’s two losses had both come in the Turkish Super Lig though, meaning they are sitting ninth after four games.And now, after failing to win in the Champions League, the 65-year-old has made the decision to depart.Kartal revealed that he and the team have decided that he will leave his postGettyThis is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.