Jose Mourinho hints at Fenerbahce move during Champions League coverage

Jose Mourinho has confirmed his appointment as the new manager of Fenerbahce, following his resignation from Roma in January. Mourinho, who has been linked with various roles, has emphasized the importance of realistic objectives and achievable goals, referencing his time at Roma, where he led the team to a European Cup final.

During TNT Sports’ Champions League final coverage at Wembley, Jose Mourinho effectively confirmed his imminent appointment as the new manager of Fenerbahce. The 61-year-old Portuguese coach, sacked by Roma in January, has been heavily linked with the Turkish giants.

While serving as a pundit, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand asked Mourinho, “Who is the most famous person in your phonebook?” After a moment of confusion, Mourinho humorously replied, “At the moment it is the president of Fenerbahce,” eliciting laughter from Ferdinand and a snigger from Mourinho himself. Mourinho has been linked with various roles recently, including the sporting director position at Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadisiyah.

He outlined his expectations for his next job in an interview with The Telegraph, emphasizing the need for realistic objectives. “The only thing I want is that the targets and the objectives have to be established by everyone in a fair way,” he stated. Mourinho stressed the importance of achievable goals, reflecting on his time at Roma where he led the team to a European Cup final, surpassing expectations.