Soccer News of Friday, 29 August 2025

Source: www.punchng.com

Fenerbahce sack Mourinho after one season

Turkish giants, Fenerbahce Sports Club, have announced the departure of Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, after just one season in charge of the team.

‎In a statement released on Friday on its X account, the club said it had parted ways with the former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss, who took over at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season.

‎”We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who has been the manager of our Professional Football A Team since the 2024-2025 season. We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him success in his future career, ” the statement read.

‎Mourinho, 62, joined Fenerbahce in June 2024.

However, his spell ended prematurely after a mixed run of results in domestic and European competitions.