‘It took long’ – Expert reveals why Jose Mourinho broke up with Fenerbahce

Jose Mourinho’s shock departure from Fenerbahce has been unpacked by an expert who admitted surprise that the Special One lasted as long as he did at the Turkish club. 

Pulse Sports Nigeria’s managing editor, Joba Ogunwale, revealed the real reason behind Mourinho’s exit, pointing to deeper issues beyond just poor results.

Mourinho was sacked by Fenerbahce following a disastrous Champions League campaign that ended in a humiliating 1-0 defeat to Portuguese giants Benfica. 

The loss saw Fenerbahce fail to qualify for the Champions League group stage, a huge blow financially and competitively. 

Benfica’s only goal came from Kerem Akturkoglu’s expertly curled finish in the 35th minute, cementing their place in Europe’s elite competition and sending Fenerbahce into UEFA’s second-tier Europa League instead.

Despite the bad results and disappointing Champions League exit, Ogunwale claims the catalyst for Mourinho’s departure was related to the club’s inactivity in the transfer market. 

Speaking on his official social media, the Nigerian journalist said: “Mourinho left because Fenerbahce were passive in the transfer market. I’m actually surprised it took this long.”

According to Ogunwale, Mourinho grew frustrated with Fenerbahce’s lack of ambition and reinforcements despite his clear demands for strengthening the squad. 

The coach reportedly felt unsupported in his plans to build a competitive team capable of meeting the club’s high expectations both domestically and in Europe, with bitter rivals Galatasaray strengthening an already solid team.

This insight sheds light on the internal frustrations behind the scenes that contributed to the Special One’s exit beyond the public narrative of poor form. 

It suggests Mourinho’s decision was driven as much by management decisions and ambition gaps as it was by on-field results.

As Fenerbahce look to rebuild after this turbulent period, Mourinho’s departure highlights the challenges coaches face when their vision clashes with club policies, prompting a premature end to his tenure at the Istanbul giants.