Fenerbahce, Jose Mourinho Go Separate Ways After One Season

Turkish football giants, Fenerbahce Sports Club, have announced the departure of Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, after just one season at the helm.

In a statement released on Friday via its official X handle, the club confirmed that it had parted ways with the 62-year-old coach, who took charge at the start of the 2024/2025 season.

“We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who has been the manager of our Professional Football A Team since the 2024-2025 season. We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him success in his future career,” the statement read.

Mourinho, a former Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid boss, was appointed in June 2024 with high expectations of reviving Fenerbahce’s domestic and European ambitions. However, his tenure ended earlier than anticipated following a mixed run of results that saw the club struggle for consistency both in the Turkish Super Lig and continental competitions.

The development marks another abrupt end to Mourinho’s managerial chapter, continuing a trend of short stints in recent years.

His next move remains uncertain as Fenerbahce begins the search for a new head coach to lead the squad into the remainder of the season.