Fenerbahce have formally parted methods with supervisor Jose Mourinho following their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
The Turkish membership confirmed the information in a press release on Friday morning, bringing an finish to the Portuguese coach’s tenure after simply over a 12 months in cost.
The assertion learn:
Our Skilled Soccer First Workforce’s technical director, Jose Mourinho, who has been finishing up his duties ranging from the 2024-2025 season, has parted methods with us. We thank him for his efforts for our group till at the moment and need him success in his future profession.
Mourinho’s departure comes simply days after his aspect suffered a 1-0 defeat to Benfica within the second leg of their play-off tie, having been held to a goalless draw within the first leg.
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The consequence noticed Fenerbahce drop into the Europa League as a substitute of reaching Europe’s prime competitors, a setback that finally price him his job.
Jose Mourinho’s time in Turkey
The 61-year-old joined Fenerbahce in June 2024 and oversaw 62 matches in all competitions, successful 37 and shedding solely 11. Regardless of a strong file, the Istanbul membership fell quick within the Turkish Tremendous Lig final season, ending 11 factors behind bitter rivals Galatasaray.
This season started with a combined begin, with a win and a draw of their opening two league matches. Nevertheless, the early European exit positioned additional pressure on the team and the manager, resulting in Friday’s announcement.
Jose Mourinho [AFP via Getty Image]
Mourinho’s departure comes throughout a turbulent interval for Turkish soccer, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer additionally dismissed as Besiktas boss lower than 12 hours earlier after his group’s Convention League elimination.
Fenerbahce will now start the seek for a brand new head coach as they appear to problem for the home title and make a powerful run within the Europa League.
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Mourinho leaves Istanbul with a good file however with out the Champions League success the membership had hoped for.
