The Turkey National Football Team has experienced a surprising development in their search for a new coach after being eliminated from the FIFA 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 loss to Paraguay. Evren Göz, speaking on the Sporx YouTube channel, stated that the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) initially approached Italian coach Antonio Conte. Göz said, 'Before Kuntz, the primary target was Antonio Conte. Shevchenko was the second alternative, while Kuntz was only third on the list. At that time, Conte's annual demand was around 7-8 million Euros.' If Vincenzo Montella's future with the Turkey National Football Team is uncertain and the team decides to part ways, the target may shift back to Conte, according to Evren Göz, who said, 'If Vincenzo Montella leaves and the team continues with the Italian style, Conte would be the best and most suitable choice.' The Turkey National Football Team is looking for a coach with experience and a proven track record of success. Antonio Conte has a successful past and has managed many teams. The team's decision to target Conte demonstrates their determination to achieve success. However, whether the Turkish Football Federation can meet Conte's annual demand of 7-8 million Euros remains to be seen.