Jose Mourinho Signs 2-Year Contract as Fenerbahçe’s New Head Coach
It has been claimed that Fenerbahçe signed a 2-year contract with Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho. The operation was reportedly managed by the club's sporting director, Mario Branco, and an official announcement is expected today.
According to Sky Sport, Mourinho will continue his career in Turkey. Fenerbahçe‘s Portuguese sporting director, Mario Branco, had a meeting with his compatriot Jose Mourinho and reached an agreement with the 61-year-old coach.
The report details that the club will announce the agreement with the Portuguese coach today.
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım also stated that he is close to reaching an agreement with Jose Mourinho for the head coach position and will meet the experienced coach in London on Saturday to discuss the final details.
FAREWELL DECISION CONVEYED TO ISMAIL KARTAL
Meanwhile, according to DHA’s report, President Ali Koç has decided not to continue with İsmail Kartal as the head coach of the Football A team for the new season. Ali Koç and Sporting Director Mario Branco have conveyed this decision to İsmail Kartal. The club will officially announce this decision within the next 1-2 days.
THEY WILL WATCH THE GRAND FINAL WITH MOURINHO
Koç will go to London in the coming hours to sign the official contract with Mourinho. Additionally, Acun Ilıcalı, who is included in Ali Koç’s new administration, is also expected to be present at this meeting. It is anticipated that these three will watch the Champions League final together at Wembley Stadium in London tomorrow.
MOURINHO FOLLOWED FENERBAHÇE’S RECENT MATCHES
In addition to Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç, presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım also had Jose Mourinho as the top candidate on his list for the head coach position. The Portuguese coach has been following Fenerbahçe for a long time. Mourinho has been observing the team’s recent league matches and taking notes about the squad structure. It is also learned that the experienced coach has received information about the club and the city from former Fenerbahçe players.
