Fenerbahce has officially terminated the contract of Jose Mourinho as the club's manager, marking an abrupt end to his eight-month tenure. The decision came a day after Fenerbahce was eliminated from Champions League qualification by Benfica, dashing the Turkish club's hopes of reaching the prestigious league phase.
Mourinho, aged 62, leaves Fenerbahce after overseeing only two matches in the current season. Despite guiding the team to a second-place finish in the Turkish Super Lig last season, the Portuguese coach was unable to secure any silverware during his stint in Istanbul. His team was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup and faced elimination by Rangers in the Europa League round of 16.
The club’s decision to part ways represents a significant shake-up, reflecting high expectations and the pressure to perform on Europe's biggest stages. Fenerbahce now faces the challenge of appointing a new manager to steer the club forward and revive its ambitions for domestic and international success.