Turkish football club Fenerbahce has dismissed Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after the club were eliminated from the Champions League at the play-off stage.
The Turkish club lost 1-0 on aggregate to Benfica, and their board have taken swift and decisive action.
Mourinho admitted that Benfica were the stronger side, citing their greater experience and quality of players.
Fenerbahce issued a short statement announcing the departure of Mourinho.
“We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who served as head coach of our professional A team since the 2024-2025 season. We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him success in his future career,” it said.
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During his time at the club, Mourinho recorded 37 wins in 62 matches but was unable to meet Fenerbahce’s expectations.
When the 62-year-old arrived in Istanbul 14 months ago, the self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ received a rockstar’s welcome from fans decked out in Fenerbahce’s yellow and black.
“No promises. But it is obvious that the main target, the main dream is to win the Turkish Super Lig,” said the two-time Champions League winning coach when he arrived.
But he failed to make good on his dream of ending the title drought that has plagued the club since 2014.
His departure brings an end to his short spell in Turkey, and attention now turns to his next managerial move