Jose Mourinho is poised to become the new manager of Fenerbahce, signing a two-year deal with an option to extend for a third year. The 61-year-old, who was sacked by Roma in January, is finalizing the paperwork and is expected to bring his wealth of experience to the Turkish Super Lig side.
Fenerbahce finished second in the Turkish Super Lig this season, collecting 99 points and losing only once, yet still falling short of city rivals Galatasaray. This prompted the departure of head coach Ismail Kartal, paving the way for Mourinho’s arrival.
Mourinho’s impressive resume includes 21 major trophies from his time with top clubs such as Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Roma. Notably, he is the only manager to have won the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
Fenerbahce will compete in the Champions League qualifying rounds next season, and Mourinho sees this as an exciting challenge. The Istanbul-based club, one of the most successful in Turkish football history, has not won the league title since 2014. Mourinho’s appointment aims to end this title drought and elevate the team’s performance on the European stage.
The new role presents an opportunity for Mourinho to return to the Champions League, a competition he has won twice as a manager.
In March, Mourinho expressed his desire to find the right opportunity following his departure from Roma, where he led the team to two European finals in two years. Now, he is ready to embark on a new chapter with Fenerbahce, aiming to restore their domestic dominance and achieve success in Europe.
Source: Sky Sports
