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Jose Mourinho issues message to Fenerbahce fans as ex-Man Utd and Real Madrid boss confirms move to Turkish giants

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Mourinho <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/special-one-back-jose-mourinho-returns-management-fenerbahce-former-chelsea-real-madrid-boss-two-year-contract/blt0557a3e5cd598380" target="_blank">has signed a two-year contract at Fenerbahce</a> and returns to management for the first time since his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jose-mourinho-sack-roma-hit-rock-bottom/blt5187dea35a8a0162" target="_blank">dismissal from Roma</a>. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United boss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/not-done-yet-jose-mourinho-fenerbahce-contract/blt885f6234eedc1e09" target="_blank">initially claimed the deal was not complete </a>on Saturday night, but later the club posted a video of Mourinho’s statement to the fans.

WHAT HAPPENED?

In a video posted on Fenerbahce's social media accounts, Mourinho said: “Merhaba [Hello] Fenerbahce fans! See you tomorrow at Kadikoy and let’s start our journey together.”<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dünyanın En Büyük Spor Kulübünün Büyük Taraftarı! Planlarınız iptal olduysa yeni planı paylaşıyoruz. 😌🙃 2 Haziran Pazar saat 19.00’da stadımızda buluşuyoruz!💛💙 <a href="https://t.co/jPOcSnzpZL">pic.twitter.com/jPOcSnzpZL</a>— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fenerbahce/status/1797004064653287800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT MOURINHO SAID

The Portuguese coach takes over a side that finished second in the Turkish Super Lig. Despite accruing 99 points, Fenerbahce fell short of their great rivals Galatasaray and the title by just three points. Mourinho has been tasked with returning the club to the top of the tree.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Mourinho has been officially <a href="https://x.com/Fenerbahce/status/1797156062199513419" target="_blank">announced by Fenerbahce alongside the caption “Mou Time”.</a> The coach will be unveiled in front of the club’s fans and the pressure to deliver the Super Lig title will be made clear straight away.

WHAT NEXT FOR MOURINHO?

Jose Mourinho issues message to Fenerbahce fans as ex-Man Utd and Real Madrid boss confirms move to Turkish giants | Goal.com

Jose Mournho has sent a message to Fenerbahce fans after his appointment at the Turkish club was confirmed.

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