Fenerbahçe have officially confirmed the departure of head coach José Mourinho, bringing an end to one of the most high-profile managerial appointments in recent Turkish football history.
The Portuguese tactician, whose illustrious career includes spells at Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Roma, was unveiled earlier this year amid great fanfare. His arrival was widely regarded as a major coup for the Istanbul club, raising expectations that he would lead them to domestic and European success.
In a statement, the club announced:
“Fenerbahçe Sports Club announces that our cooperation with José Mourinho has ended. We would like to thank him for his contributions during his tenure and wish him success in his future career.”
The statement offered no further explanation for the decision, which abruptly ends a short but globally significant tenure. Mourinho’s presence injected star power into the Turkish Süper Lig, and his exit leaves the club facing questions about its immediate future.
Attention will now turn to his successor, with Fenerbahçe under pressure to make a swift appointment to maintain momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
Supporters, who had welcomed Mourinho’s arrival with excitement and optimism, will now be watching anxiously to see how the club navigates this unexpected transition.
