# Fenerbahçe sports club seasonal preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fenerbahe-sports-club-seasonal-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-30T18:25:55.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Fenerbahçe sports club representatives have expressed high confidence regarding their upcoming competitive seasons in both football and women's volleyball. In football, manager İsmail Kartal stated his belief in winning the Süper Lig championship, noting that the current roster provides sufficient depth until the winter transfer period. He also noted that player Mert Müldür is expected to return from injury within several weeks. In women's volleyball, the Fenerbahçe Medicana squad is preparing for the Sultanlar Ligi and the CEV Champions League. The team has bolstered its roster with international talent, including players such as Arina Fedorovtseva, Ana Cristina, and Sinead Jack-Kisak. To navigate Turkish regulations regarding foreign player quotas, the team utilizes naturalized athletes like Melissa Vargas. Captain Eda Erdem and other staff members noted that increased internal competition for positions is expected to improve training quality and overall performance as the team aims for domestic and international trophies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Fenerbahçe bolsters volleyball roster for 2026-27 season Fenerbahçe Medicana's women's volleyball team is targeting the CEV Champions League title for the 2026-27 season with a reinforced roster and high-level competition across all positions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fenerbahe-bolsters-volleyball-roster-for-2026-27-season ### 2026-09-30: Fenerbahçe athletes and coaches target championships in new seasons Fenerbahçe football manager İsmail Kartal and women's volleyball players express strong confidence in winning championships this season. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fenerbahe-libero-gizem-rge-targets-championship-trophies --- Cite as: Fenerbahçe sports club seasonal preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fenerbahe-sports-club-seasonal-preparations