Vincenzo Italiano has made a fantastic start to his Besiktas career, grabbing ten wins from his first 12 games in charge. The 48-year-old coach made his Europa League debut with the Turkish side, securing an emphatic 4-1 home win against Olympique Marseille at Besiktas Park on September 17, 2026. Italiano's impressive performance has earned him a special place in the hearts of Besiktas fans, who were seen passionately chanting his name during the match. The club's tribute to Italiano was a funny yet fitting gesture, with the speakers at Besiktas Park playing the iconic Toto Cutugno song 'L'Italiano' after their win over Marseille.