07.09.2025 14:31
Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç explained for the first time why the paths were separated from Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho. Koç said, "Losing to Benfica is not the problem, but the way we were eliminated is unacceptable. This made me feel that the football from last year would continue, and we parted ways."
Fenerbahçe, parting ways with Jose Mourinho, continues its search for a head coach while the excitement for the presidential election is also increasing.
ALI KOÇ'S STATEMENT THAT WILL CREATE AGENDA
Ali Koç, the president of the yellow-navy blue club, made striking statements about the departure of Jose Mourinho and the election during an event he attended.
"BRINGING HIM HERE WAS A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT"
Ali Koç's statements are as follows; "Why did we send Mourinho away? I am announcing this here for the first time. It was a painful separation. Our chemistry was compatible, and his successes are evident. Just bringing him here was a great achievement. Above all, it was difficult to part ways with someone I considered a friend. We knew he played defensively when we brought him in. But by the end of the season, we discussed that we needed to play more aggressively. Scoring 99 goals and collecting 99 points is in our DNA.
"OUR ELIMINATION BY BENFICA IS UNACCEPTABLE"
Being eliminated by Benfica is not the problem, but the way we were eliminated is unacceptable. This made me feel that last year's football would continue. At this point, we parted ways because we believed this squad could play better football. This style of play works in Europe, but in Turkey, we need to dominate most matches. We are struggling to come from behind and take the lead in every match.
AMBITIOUS WORDS FOR THE ELECTION
Why should they vote for me? Is it a new adventure, or should we continue with new investments that will bear fruit from the seeds we have sown? They should look at and examine the management boards. Who can make those big investments better? They should think about this.
"I MET SLEEPING PILLS"
There were nights when I couldn't sleep, wondering how we would pay the salaries of the employees and athletes tomorrow. I met sleeping pills. But in the end, we succeeded. What is important for Fenerbahçe is not to be debt-free, but to have financial independence. That is, to have the luxury of doing what you want and borrowing when you want. And we now have that.