Jose Mourinho: Manager leaves Fenerbahce after just over a year following Champions League qualifier loss to Benfica
Jose Mourinho has left Fenerbahce after 14 months in the role; The 62-year-old departs following the 1-0 defeat to Benfica in their Champions League qualifier; Fenerbahce have played two games in this season's Super Lig having finished second last season
Friday 29 August 2025 15:39, UK
Jose Mourinho has left his role as manager of Turkish side Fenerbahce.
The decision comes after Fenerbahce lost 1-0 to Benfica in their Champions League qualifier on Wednesday.
A statement from the club read: "Jose Mourinho, who has been carrying out his duties starting from the 2024-2025 season, has parted ways with us.
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"We thank him for his efforts for our team until today and wish him success in his future career."
Mourinho joined Fenerbahce in June 2024 and finished second to Galatasaray in the Super Lig last season.
The 62-year-old, who had previously managed Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea, leaves two league games into the new season, with Fenerbahce undefeated so far.
The news arrives hours after another former Man Utd boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, was relieved from his role at Besiktas after his side suffered a second-leg defeat in their UEFA Conference League play-off with Swiss side Lausanne.
