The half-century tradition at Fenerbahçe comes to an end with Jose Mourinho.

20.03.2025 10:40

The Fenerbahçe management will continue with Jose Mourinho even if they are unable to clinch the championship title by the end of the season. This decision could end a 52-year tradition at the yellow-navy blue club, which states that "a coach who does not win the championship in their first season will not continue in their second season."

The Fenerbahçe management has been stating at every opportunity that they will continue with Jose Mourinho. In this case, the Portuguese coach could end a 52-year tradition at the yellow-navy club.

FIRST TIME IN 52 YEARS

No coach who has failed to win the championship in their first season since 1973 has continued into their second season. However, Fenerbahçe emphasizes that they fully support Mourinho, with whom they signed a 2-year contract, and that the Portuguese coach will be at the helm of the team in the new season under all circumstances.

While the presidential election and end-of-season evaluations are on the agenda at Fenerbahçe, clear messages are coming from the management regarding Mourinho's continuation. The club believes that Mourinho, one of the most important coaches in world football, will lead Fenerbahçe to success with a long-term project. If this decision is finalized, Fenerbahçe's tradition of coaches that has been ongoing since 1973 will be broken.

WILL STAY NO MATTER WHAT

Jose Mourinho started his first season at Fenerbahçe with high expectations. The experienced coach, known for his tactical discipline, experience, and successes in Europe, is in the process of restructuring the team. The management believes that Mourinho will make the team much stronger in his second season. Even if the championship is not achieved by the end of the season, the decision of Fenerbahçe's management to continue with Mourinho can be seen as one of the significant turning points in the club's history.

In the 2024-2025 season, Mourinho, who managed Fenerbahçe in 45 matches, achieved 28 victories while experiencing 6 defeats. He drew in 11 matches. His points average is 2.11.