Yusuf Akçiçek: Mourinho is my father in football.

Yusuf Akçiçek: Mourinho is my father in football.

02.09.2025 23:17

Yusuf Akçiçek, who transferred from Fenerbahçe to Al-Hilal, made statements about Jose Mourinho. The young footballer said about Mourinho, "He is my father in football."

Yusuf Akçiçek, who transferred from the Super League giant Fenerbahçe to the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal, gave his first interview with his new team. Sharing the goals of his new club Al-Hilal, Akçiçek also made striking statements about Mourinho.

''I ALWAYS DREAMED OF IT''

Speaking about his process at Fenerbahçe, Yusuf Akçiçek said, "While playing in the Fenerbahçe youth team, I always dreamed of training with the A team. When I lay in bed, I dreamed of playing in front of our fans." -

"MOURINHO IS MY FATHER IN FOOTBALL"

Praising Jose Mourinho, Yusuf stated, "I really enjoyed working with Mourinho. He believed in me and gave me chances in tough matches. That's why Mourinho is my father in football."

"I WANT TO WIN TROPHIES''

Talking about his goals at Al-Hilal, Yusuf Akçiçek said, "Al-Hilal is a very big club. Not only in the Middle East but all over the world. There is a good coach and very big names in the team. I just want to win trophies. I promise to give my all on the field. The Saudi League is constantly developing. As Al-Hilal, we are showing that we are evolving to the world. We defeated Manchester City in the Club World Cup. I want to win all the trophies."

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