Jose Mourinho is about to signal a two-year cope with Fenerbahce after verbally agreeing to take cost of the Turkish Tremendous Lig facet.
Mourinho is just not but in Istanbul however the paperwork is being finalised on an settlement that can embrace the choice to increase his keep till the summer season of 2027.
Fenerbahce recorded 99 factors and misplaced simply as soon as within the Tremendous Lig this season but nonetheless completed second to metropolis rivals Galatasaray, prompting the exit of Ismail Kartal, the pinnacle coach.
Fenerbahce will enter the Champions League on the second qualifying spherical subsequent season and Mourinho is known to see the transfer as an thrilling problem.
The Istanbul facet are probably the most profitable within the historical past of Turkish soccer however haven’t gained the title since 2014.
Mourinho has been out of labor since being sacked by Roma in January after two-and-a-half seasons in cost.
The 61-year-old has gained 21 main honours throughout spells with Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Actual Madrid, Manchester United and Roma, whereas he took Tottenham to the Carabao Cup last earlier than being sacked in 2021.
Mourinho is the one supervisor to have gained the Champions League, Europa League and Convention League.
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Jose Mourinho was caught amongst the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix crowd in March, the place he commented on his managerial future
Talking to Sky Sports activities in March on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Mourinho stated: “Roma was nice as a result of we did two European finals in two years – that is laborious in a membership that by no means did it.
“I’ve to attend for the best alternative. I need to work tomorrow if potential however I do not need to make the unsuitable determination.”
Mourinho’s Fenerbahce squad will embrace Fred, the midfielder he signed at Manchester United in 2018.