Jose Mourinho, two-time Champions League-winning coach, made a grand arrival in Istanbul on Sunday as he prepares to take the helm at Turkish club Fenerbahce.
The Portuguese coach, renowned for his success with Porto and Inter Milan in the Champions League, has been without a managerial role since his departure from Italian Serie A side Roma in January.
Upon his arrival at the airport, Mourinho was warmly welcomed by a throng of passionate fans from his new club, an enthusiastic reception that undoubtedly added to the buzz surrounding his appointment.
In an announcement made from Wembley on Saturday while serving as a television pundit for Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, the 61-year-old coach expressed his excitement, saying, “Good evening Fenerbahce fans, see you tomorrow at Kadikoy and let’s start our journey together.”
This proclamation further stoked the anticipation of Fenerbahce supporters eagerly awaiting his impact.
Rumors indicate that Mourinho is set to ink a two-year contract with Fenerbahce, a significant deal for the Istanbul-based club, as they seek to reclaim dominance in the domestic league after a decade-long drought.
With an illustrious managerial career that has seen stints at the helm of Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Real Madrid, Mourinho’s tenure at Roma came to an end after a two-and-a-half-year tenure, with the club languishing in ninth place in the Serie A at the time of his departure.
Despite the challenges at Roma, Mourinho’s achievements include leading the team to clinch the inaugural Europa Conference League trophy in 2022 and guiding them to the final of the previous season’s Europa League, a testament to his enduring prowess in European competitions.
