Jose Mourinho Confirmed as New Coach of Fenerbahce

Two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho announced on Saturday that he will be taking on the role of coach for Turkish club Fenerbahce.

The Portuguese coach, who has won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan, has been without a job since being sacked by Italian Serie A side Roma in January.

Mourinho’s extensive managerial career includes stints at Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Real Madrid.

“Good evening Fenerbahce fans, see you tomorrow at Kadikoy (the Istanbul suburb where the club is based) and let’s start our journey together,” Mourinho posted on Fenerbahce’s official X account.

The 61-year-old confirmed his new position while working as a pundit for TNT Sports during the Champions League final at Wembley.

According to Turkey’s NTV television station, Mourinho’s appointment is expected to be officially announced on Sunday.

Reports indicate that Mourinho will sign a two-year contract with Fenerbahce, one of the three major Istanbul clubs that have not won the domestic league in a decade.

Mourinho was let go by Roma after two-and-a-half years, with the club struggling in ninth place at the time. He had led Roma to victory in the inaugural Europa Conference League in 2022 and to the final of last season’s Europa League.

Source: AFP