President of Fenerbahce explained why he fired Jose Mourinho: the reason is in tactics.

According to The Sun: President of Fenerbahce Ali Koç explained why the team fired Jose Mourinho from the position of head coach. The specialist left his post on August 29 after losing in the playoff of the Champions League to Benfica.

Reasons for Dismissal

Ali Koç noted that the defeat was only part of what influenced the decision to dismiss. What mattered more was how the team lost. According to him, the collective must demonstrate dominant football, as the results should match the club's ambitions.

“Why did we say goodbye to Mourinho? It was a bitter farewell. Our chemistry was great, and his appointment was a big success,”

– commented Koç in an interview with the Turkish publication Hurriyet.

He added that the club hoped for better results, as they believe the team is capable of playing much better without Mourinho. During his time, the team played 62 matches: 37 wins, 14 draws, and 11 losses, but did not win any trophies.

Future of Mourinho

After the dismissal, there is active discussion about Mourinho's possible appointment to clubs such as Nottingham Forest and West Ham. Fenerbahce remains dissatisfied, as none of the players received significant offers this summer, including those chosen by Mourinho himself.

Koç summed up: “Such a style of play may work in Europe, but in Turkey, we need to dominate. We believed that this squad could play better without him.”

The dismissal of Mourinho was an important event in the world of football, as the coach has immense experience and authority. Now, Fenerbahce faces a new task — to find a coach who can realize the team's potential and win the trophies that they failed to achieve during their time with the Portuguese.

This decision may also affect the club's transfer policy, as the new coach may bring in their ideas and requirements for the squad, which may lead to changes in the team roster.