The decision came after Fenerbahce failed to qualify for the Champions League league phase, following a play-off defeat to Benfica.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur Professional Football First Team\u2019s technical director, Jose Mourinho, who has been carrying out his duties starting from the 2024-2025 season, has parted ways with us. We thank him for his efforts for our team until today and wish him success in his future career,\u201d the club said in a statement on social media.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mourinho, 62, joined the Istanbul giants in 2024 and led them to a runner-up finish in the Turkish Super Lig in his sole season in charge. However, he failed to deliver silverware, missing out on the Turkish Cup and the Europa League.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His tenure was punctuated by controversy. In February, after a 0-0 draw with rivals Galatasaray, the champions accused him of making \u201cracist statements\u201d and said they would \u201cinitiate criminal proceedings\". Mourinho strongly denied the accusations, insisting he was the \u201copposite\u201d of racist, and filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray seeking damages worth 19,07,000 Turkish Lira (\u00a341,000).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The outspoken coach was also a frequent critic of refereeing standards in Turkey. He received a four-match touchline ban - later reduced to two - after his remarks following the derby with Galatasaray.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mourinho\u2019s frustration was also evident on the European stage. After a 1-1 Europa League draw with former club Manchester United in October, where he was sent off, he quipped, \u201cThe best thing I have to do is when I leave Fenerbahce, I go to a club that doesn\u2019t play in UEFA competition. So, if any club in England from the bottom of the table needs a coach in two years, I\u2019m ready to go.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In another interview after that game, he repeated the sentiment, \u201cI wanted to manage a team at the bottom of the table in England after leaving Fenerbahce so I do not have to play in UEFA competitions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fenerbahce reiterated its gratitude as the parting was confirmed, \u201cWe wish him success in his future career.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In another interview after that game, he repeated the sentiment, \u201cI wanted to manage a team at the bottom of the table in England after leaving Fenerbahce so I do not have to play in UEFA competitions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in his glittering career, Mourinho won the Champions League with Porto in 2004 and with Inter Milan in 2010, and claimed three Premier League titles across two spells at Chelsea. At Manchester United, he lifted the Europa League in 2017 - their last European trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n