Fenerbahçe's world-renowned coach Jose Mourinho made noteworthy statements about his team's current situation, the competition in Turkey, and Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen transfer during the national break. REASON FOR CHOOSING FENERBAHÇE Speaking to HT Spor, Jose Mourinho said, "I was waiting calmly, analyzing. There were different offers. I met with different presidents. I wasn't in a hurry to make a decision that would motivate me. At that time, all three presidential candidates met with me. This made me feel how much the club wanted me. At the same time, the club had ambition in a difficult period. I understand the club's dreams well and I want to be a part of this club." "I WILL FIGHT FOR THE FANS"In his statement, Mourinho said, "Every club I go to becomes my club. The club is important, not me. Dreams are important. My saying 'This jersey is mine' is correct. I will fight for them and give my best." EUROPEAN QUALIFYING MATCHESThe Fenerbahçe coach stated, "There is something; maybe I'm wrong, but my feeling is this. There is a connection between the difficulties Turkish teams face in European qualifying and playoff matches and the transfer window closing later. It can provide an advantage, but at the same time, it creates difficulties." TRANSFER COMMENT: TEAM IS IMPORTANT, NOT PLAYERSMourinho also commented on Fenerbahçe's situation in the summer transfer window, saying, "Were the transfers late? Transfers can always be considered late for every coach. Players are not important, only the club and the team are important. Kostic is a very creative left-back, and we had a deficiency there. He can play in many positions. He has a lot to offer us. I am satisfied with what the club has done." COMMENT ON MEDINAWhen asked about the player linked with Fenerbahçe, the experienced coach said, "I cannot talk about Medina. He is currently a Boca Juniors player. I am not in a position to say anything." "I WILL PACK MY THINGS AND LEAVE"Mourinho said, "For example, I cannot believe that the coach of a title-contending team is a close friend of some referees because if I believe that, I will pack my things and leave. Because that's not football." GALATASARAY STATEMENTSJose Mourinho said, "I think there is a different perspective towards Galatasaray. I think so. It goes against my nature. I think the rules are the same for everyone. No matter who it is. They need to behave the same way. When I look at Galatasaray's matches in the league, there is a difference." "OSIMHEN DIVES TOO MUCH"Regarding Galatasaray's transfer Osimhen, Jose Mourinho said, "He is a great player. Galatasaray has definitely signed a great player. I didn't have a problem with him actually, but I don't like his behavior when I play against him. I had a conversation with him during the Roma-Napoli match and I told him, 'Look. You are one of the best 2 African players. You and Salah. In the past, there were Drogba, Eto'o, Weah. You can't behave like this.' He dives too much. That's my problem with him."
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