Turkish football club Fenerbahce announced on Friday that it has parted ways with manager Jose Mourinho.
The decision follows Fenerbahce’s failure to qualify for the Champions League league phase, after it lost to Benfica in the play-off stage.
“Our Professional Football First Team’s technical director, Jose Mourinho, who has been carrying out his duties starting from the 2024-2025 season, has parted ways with us. We thank him for his efforts for our team until today and wish him success in his future career,” said Fenerbahce through a social media post.
Mourinho joined the Istanbul-based side in 2024 and led it to a runner-up finish in the Turkish league last season. But the 62-year-old failed to secure silverware, missing out on the Turkish Cup and the Europa League.
Last year, after a drawn game against his former team Manchester United in the Europa League, Mourinho had hinted at his plans after Fenerbahce.
“The best thing I have to do is when I leave Fenerbahce, I go to a club that doesn’t play in UEFA competition. So, if any club in England from the bottom of the table needs a coach in two years, I’m ready to go,” said Mourinho.
Published on Aug 29, 2025