Fenerbahce Parts Ways with Jose Mourinho Amidst Struggles

Fenerbahce has officially terminated the contract of head coach Jose Mourinho following a disappointing season marked by early exits in domestic and European competitions. Despite a respectable record during his tenure, the club's ambitions for silverware were unmet. The decision has generated a flurry of reactions on social media, with fans expressing surprise and some even calling for his return to Manchester United. This marks another chapter in Mourinho's storied career, raising questions about his next move in the football world.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 29, 2025, 15:39 IST

Fenerbahce's Coaching Change

On Friday, Fenerbahce, a prominent club in the Turkish SuperLig, announced the immediate dismissal of head coach Jose Mourinho. This significant decision comes during a challenging period for the team, which has not lived up to the high expectations set when Mourinho was appointed earlier this year.

Reasons Behind the Dismissal

The club's disappointing performances in both domestic leagues and European tournaments were pivotal in this decision. Fenerbahce was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup and faced an exit in the Europa League's round of 16 against Rangers. Additionally, the team narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Champions League group stage, losing to Benfica in the playoffs, which relegated them to the Europa League for the upcoming season.

Mourinho's Tenure at Fenerbahce

In their official statement, Fenerbahce acknowledged Mourinho's contributions, stating, "We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who served as our head coach since the 2024-2025 season. We thank him for his efforts and wish him success in his future endeavors."

Mourinho's time at the club began on July 1, 2024, during which he managed 62 matches, achieving 37 victories, 14 draws, and 11 losses, averaging 2.02 points per game. Despite these statistics, Fenerbahce's aspirations for trophies and deeper runs in European competitions were not realized.

Mourinho's Career Overview

Renowned for his illustrious managerial career with some of Europe's top clubs, including Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Roma, Mourinho joined Fenerbahce with hopes of leading the club to domestic and continental success. However, after a brief yet intense period, both parties have decided to part ways, marking a disappointing chapter in the club's history.

Public Reaction on Social Media

The announcement of Mourinho's departure sparked surprise and reactions on social media, with some users taking the opportunity to mock him. One user shared a photo of Mourinho with the caption 'ordinary one,' while another noted that Fenerbahce referred to the dismissal as 'parting ways' due to Mourinho's high profile. Some fans of Manchester United expressed interest in bringing him back to Old Trafford.

Get Jose Mourinho @ManUtd

— Gabby🇬🇭♡ (@NanaGabby18) August 29, 2025

The Ordinary One! Game Over, Jose Mourinho 👋2=0

— Mustafa Melih YILMAZ (@m_melih_yilmaz) August 29, 2025

Jose #Mourinho's adventure in Turkey ended with a dismissal (7th on his career), 10 months before end of the contract with #Fenerbahce. Istanbul club fired the Portuguese after missing out again on the Champions League group but will pay €15M. Total compensation received by Jose: €120M!

— Daniel Scorpie (@DanScorpie) August 29, 2025

“Part ways” because it’s José Mourinho. If it was a coach without Mourinho’s pedigree you’d use “SACKED.” I know what you are🫵🏾

— TK 👑 (@TKdeyforyou) August 29, 2025

#ManchesterUnited fans when Jose Mourinho showed interest in coming back to Old Trafford! Mourinho reportedly feels he has 'Unfinished Business' at United and could consider working for the new board. Would you take him? Thoughts?🤔👇

— Football Pundit (@footballpund10) August 29, 2025

Jose Mourinho's next club should not expect miracles.

— WhiteSoul 💛💙🤍'Souly'🤍💛💙🤍💛💙🤍💛💙🤍💛 (@EllandRoadGlory) August 29, 2025