- Jose Mourinho has left Fenerbahce after failing to help the club qualify for the Champions League.
- Fenerbahce has wished Mourinho the best of luck in his future endeavors.
- Mourinho guided Fenerbahce to a second position in the Süper Lig last season.
Portuguese football coach Jose Mourinho has parted ways with Fenerbahce after failing to help the club qualify for the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League season.
Fenerbahce made the decision to sack Mourinho after the club suffered a 1-0 defeat to Benfica in a Champions League qualifier match that was played on Wednesday, August 27.
In a brief statement, the club’s management thanked Mourinho, popularly known as “The Special One” for his services.
“We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who was part of our professional football A team from the 2024-2025 season.
We would like to thank him for his efforts for our team so far and wish him success in his future career,” read a statement from the Turkish based side.
Mourinho, who has enjoyed an immense managerial career in Europe, helped Fenerbahce to finish second in the Turkish Premier League last season.
His squad, which had highly-rated players like Fred, were beaten to the title by Galatasaray.
Top clubs that Jose Mourinho has managed in his career
Mourinho, who is widely known for his defensive tactics, has had the opportunity to manage several top clubs in world football.
Some of these clubs include Premier League sides Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United.
At Chelsea, Mourinho guided the club to three Premier League titles. He also helped the London based club to win the coveted FA Cup in the 2006-2007 season.
At Tottenham, Mourinho was sacked before a crucial Europa League final, where he was seeking to help Spurs win their first ever European title.
Besides Fenerbahce, Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United, Mourinho has also managed Inter Milan, Roma, FC Porto and European heavyweights Real Madrid.
What next for Mourinho after Fenerbahce exit?
Following his untimely departure from Fenerbahce, Mourinho is expected to take some time off before looking for another managerial job. He is likely to manage a club or a national football team. The latter is more likely since the FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner.