Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce following their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano. The Portuguese manager’s departure comes just months after his high-profile arrival in Istanbul.
Mourinho, 61, was appointed by Fenerbahce with the aim of delivering domestic success and restoring the club’s presence in European football. However, the club’s elimination at the Champions League play-off stage, losing 1-0 on aggregate to Benfica, proved costly. Fenerbahce confirmed the decision to part ways but did not elaborate on the reasons in their official statement.
The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Roma boss had led Fenerbahce to a second-placed finish in the Turkish Super Lig last season but failed to deliver any silverware. His most recent trophy remains the UEFA Europa Conference League title he secured with Roma in 2022.
Mourinho’s sacking ends a short but high-profile chapter for Fenerbahce, who had hoped to capitalise on his wealth of experience and global reputation. His exit now leaves the club searching for a new manager as they look to navigate the rest of the season both domestically and in European competition.
Meanwhile, speculation over Mourinho’s next move has already begun. The Portuguese tactician has been linked with a potential return to the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest among the clubs reportedly interested in securing his services.
With his impressive CV and proven track record, Mourinho is expected to attract significant interest from clubs across Europe as he re-enters the job market.
