Fenerbahçe have officially parted ways with Portuguese manager José Mourinho, just months into his tenure at the Turkish club. The decision comes in the wake of the team’s failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, a key target set for the season.
Mourinho, who arrived in Istanbul with high expectations and a decorated résumé, struggled to deliver the immediate European success fans had hoped for. Despite flashes of his tactical brilliance, results ultimately fell short of the club’s ambitions.
The board will now begin the search for a new head coach to lead Fenerbahçe through the domestic campaign and the Europa competitions, while Mourinho’s next move will be closely watched across Europe and beyond.