16.09.2025 15:10
Fenerbahçe's Mexican star footballer Edson Alvarez made statements about Jose Mourinho. The star player, who is said to have joined Fenerbahçe because of Mourinho, said, "I had the opportunity to be the first Mexican to work with him, but that chance slipped away from me. However, I won't sit and cry about it. I'm here, and we have a very competitive team. I came for the coach, but there was also management that wanted me."
Fenerbahçe's Mexican star Edson Alvarez said he played a significant role in Jose Mourinho's transfer. Alvarez described the Portuguese coach's departure as "the end of my dream."
INJURY PROCESS
Describing the injury he suffered against Japan while playing for the Mexican National Team, Alvarez said, "The weeks have been very educational and just as difficult. The injury I sustained on Saturday is part of the job. Now we are waiting for the results, and I hope to get through it in the mildest way possible."
DEPARTURE FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE
The star player, who stated that the process of transferring from West Ham United to Turkey was not easy, said, "Society makes you feel valuable only when you have achieved something. Leaving the Premier League was very difficult, but this is my career, my story. I made this decision for myself."
"MOURINHO WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR"
Alvarez clearly stated that Jose Mourinho played a decisive role in his arrival at Fenerbahçe, saying, "This is no secret; Jose Mourinho had a significant share in my decision. I talked a lot with him before coming to Fenerbahçe, he was the most important factor that convinced me."
"I WON'T SIT AND CRY"
Recalling that the team parted ways with Mourinho after being eliminated by Benfica in the Champions League qualifying round, Alvarez shared his disappointment with the words, "I had the opportunity to be the first Mexican to work with him, but that chance slipped away from me. However, I won't sit and cry. I'm here, and we are a very competitive team. I came for the coach, but there was also a management that wanted me."