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JOSE MOURINHO has been appointed as Fenerbahce’s new manager.The Special One will be unveiled to fans at the club’s stadium at 5pm today. Jose Mourinho has joined FenerbahceCredit: GettyMourinho, 61, was greeted by fans at the airportCredit: GettyHis appointment was confirmed by the club this morning, with Mourinho saying in a video message to his new supporters: “Merhaba [Hello] Fenerbahce fans. See you at Kadikoy and let’s start our journey together.”The 61-year-old legend flew to Turkey after appearing as a pundit for TNT Sports, helping their coverage of last night’s Champions League final at Wembley.Mourinho takes the reigns at Fenerbahce after he was sacked from Roma in January.He has reportedly signed a deal that will run until 2026, with an option for a further season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMourinho had been linked with a number of jobs – including a shock return to Manchester United – before taking the gig at the Istanbul based side.They came second last season in the Turkish Super Lig under Ismail Kartal, ending with 99 points after losing just one game.Their runners-up finish will see them enter the Champions League in the qualifying rounds. Fenerbahce were beaten to top spot by Galatasaray, who scored 102 points, prompting one fan to stab a sign of the Yellow Canaries president Ali Koc with a knife.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEx-Prem stars at FenerbahceJOSE MOURINHO will have a whole host of familiar faces in his dressing room when he takes over at Fenerbahce.
There are no fewer than SIX players in the Turkish giants’ squad who previously played in the Premier League. 
They are:

EDIN DZEKO Fenerbahce’s club captain was at Man City from 2011 to 2016, scoring 72 goals in 189 appearances, including the dramatic equaliser before THAT Sergio Aguero winner vs QPR
MICHY BATSHUAYI Belgian forward arrived to much fanfare at Chelsea in 2016 but five loans in six years, two of them to Crystal Palace, showed it didn’t quite work
FRED Man Utd spent £52m on the Brazilian holding midfielder who formed half of the underwhelming ‘McFred’ partnership and won just the League Cup in five years at Old Trafford
DUSAN TADIC Serbian forward enjoyed four seasons at Southampton before returning to the Eredivisie with Ajax, reaching the Champions League semi-finals
RYAN KENT Technically didn’t play in the Premier League but made one FA Cup appearance for boyhood club Liverpool then left for Rangers in 2019
CENGIZ UNDER A disappointing season on loan at Leicester in 2020-21 from Roma, scoring two goals in 19 appearances for the Foxes who did not trigger their option to buy the Turkish winger.

Mourinho’s move will see the ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid boss reunite with former Manchester United midfielder Fred.The 31-year-old scored three goals and added eight assists in all competitions for the team last year. Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is entering with rioting fans, players walking off and notorious hooligansOther former Premier League players at his disposal include ex-Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi, Southampton icon Dusan Tadic, ex-Leicester duo Caglar Soyuncu and Cengiz Under as well as Manchester City cult hero Edin Dzeko.Former Rangers star Ryan Kent and Croatia international Dominik Livakovic are also a part of the current squad.Fenerbahce are no strangers to wild antics, which could make Mourinho’s appointment a match made in heaven.Back in March, their players were attacked by Trabzonspor supporters who charged the pitch at full-time.Batshuayi fought one off with a karate kick as team-mate Bright Osayi-Samuel punched another.Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel punches a Trabzonspor fan after they invade the pitchFenerbahce have long complained there is a campaign against them and claim referees are against them.And the Trabzonspor incident restarted a war they have with the Turkish Football Federation.Fenerbahce have since been demanding change at the Turkish FA and have threatened to pull out of the Super Lig.The saga even saw them field their Under-19s team against Galatasaray in the domestic Cup final in protest. Gala striker Mauro Icardi scored one minute into the game and straight after the goal, all of the Fenerbahce players walked off the pitch and refused to continue.READ MORE SUN STORIESA 3-0 win was awarded to Galatasaray.Fenerbahce are one of the biggest clubs in Turkey and claims suggest they are supported by as much as 32 per cent of all fans in the country.Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is enteringJose Mourinho has returned to football management by stepping into the Fenerbahce pressure cooker.
Decked out in the club’s trademark yellow and black stripes, the club’s supporters boast a distinctive look that can be seen all around Turkey.
In March, following a last-gasp 3-2 win at rivals Trabzonspor, home fans ran onto the pitch, some even wielding weapons, to attempt to attack Fener stars.
Mourinho’s predecessor Ismail Kartal pondered after the match: “Why do these events happen when we are victorious here? I don’t understand these.”
Meanwhile, the “derby of immense and never-ending hate” with Galatasaray has it’s own flavour of intensity.
In 2012, things reached a boiling point when Galatasaray won the league at Fenerbahce courtesy of a 0-0 draw.
Police, armed with pepper spray, used riot shields to attempt to protect Galatasaray’s players from furious Fenerbahce fans storming the pitch.
Chairs were hurled towards opposition players, while more supporters whacked cop cars with stones outside the stadium.
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JOSE MOURINHO is prepared to officially accept a managerial job offer from Fenerbahce – on one condition.The 61-year-old has been out of work since leaving Roma in January.It’s claimed Jose Mourinho has asked for a clause to be inserted into his Fenerbahce contractCredit: GettyHowever, he is now finally set for a return to the dugout.Mourinho reached an agreement to become Fenerbahce manager this week.A two-year deal is understood to be in place, with the option to extend.However, Calcio Mercato claim the ‘Special One’ wants a special clause inserted into his contract.Read More in FootballMourinho wants permission to leave Fenerbahce should the opportunity to manage the Portuguese national team arise.The former Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham boss previously turned down the job twice.He told Fabrizio Romano: “I had the door open to be Portugal coach twice.”First time when I was at Real Madrid but Florentino told me, ‘no chance’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The second time was at Roma, I was sacked a few months later… but I don’t regret that because I’m happy with the reason.”Mourinho has taken charge of three Portuguese clubs – Porto, Benfica and U.D. Leiria. Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is entering with rioting fans, players walking off and notorious hooligansHowever, he is yet to manage a national team.Mourinho will take up a different role this weekend when he joins the TNT Sports punditry team for the Champions League final.He will provide expert analysis on the clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. More

JOSE MOURINHO is set to return to football management by stepping into the Fenerbahce pressure cooker.The Portuguese, 61, has become known for his fiery antics in recent years.Jose Mourinho is set to return to management with FenerbahceCredit: GettyThe Turkish side’s supporters are renowned around EuropeCredit: AFPFenerbahce are claimed to be supported by 32 per cent of Turkey’s entire populationCredit: GettyDuring his last few months at Roma, he performed numerous mad feats – from repeated sendings off, to spats with the media, and even calling himself “Harry Potter”.Having been sacked by the Serie A side in January, Mourinho has not been short of offers in the intervening months – with even shock links to former club Manchester United emerging.His next challenge, however, will see him step into the fire in Istanbul, as he takes charge of one of European football’s largest, most fanatically-backed institutions.While success in Europe has been limited in recent years due to the wealth gap with the continent’s elite, Fenerbahce remain one of Turkey’s superpowers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIncredibly, per Turkish news outlet N24, 32 per cent of all fans in the country support Fener.Decked out in the club’s trademark yellow and black stripes, the club’s supporters boast a distinctive look that can be seen all around Turkey.Mourinho, who has managed many of Europe’s biggest clubs, may have to prepare himself for the intensity of the backdrop that Turkish football is played out in front of.In March, Fenerbahce were involved in the latest shocking scenes of violence that have blighted the Super Lig.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPolice offers protect Besiktas ace Ricardo Quaresma with riot shieldsCredit: GettyFenerbahce fans clash with Maribor supporters last yearCredit: GettyFollowing a last-gasp 3-2 win at rivals Trabzonspor, home fans ran onto the pitch, some even wielding weapons, to attempt to attack Fener stars.Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi appeared to take on one pitch invader with an astonishing spinning back kick. Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is entering with rioting fans, players walking off and notorious hooligansEx-QPR ace Bright Osayi-Samuel could be seen aiming a punch at a potential attacker.Mourinho’s predecessor Ismail Kartal pondered after the match: “Why do these events happen when we are victorious here? I don’t understand these.”After all, why are we in such conflict with Trabzonspor when there is nothing between the presidents and managers of our two clubs? I don’t understand why we are confronting each other so much?”Bright Osayi-Samuel aims a punch at a hooliganCredit: GettyPlayers were forced to defend themselves from intrudersCredit: GettyThe match was marred by astonishing scenesCredit: GettyPlayers quickly had to race for the tunnelCredit: ReutersIf the rivalry with Trabzonspor is fierce, the hatred that runs between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray is on another level entirely.Dubbed the “derby of immense and never-ending hate”, the fixture has been marred by scenes of violence.In 2012, things reached a boiling point when Galatasaray won the league at Fenerbahce courtesy of a 0-0 draw.Police, armed with pepper spray, used riot shields to attempt to protect Galatasaray’s players from furious Fenerbahce fans storming the pitch.Chairs were hurled towards opposition players, while more supporters whacked cop cars with stones outside the stadium.It was even reported at the time that a man wearing a Galatasaray shirt elsewhere in Turkey was beaten and stabbed by a group of Fenerbahce supporters, although thankfully survived.Matches between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray always require a strong police presenceCredit: GettyFenerbahce supporters celebrate their recent Super Lig win over GalatasarayCredit: GettyTheir team bus was met by an astonishing welcomeCredit: GettyFollowing the ruckus against Trabzonspor in March, Fenerbahce defender Alexander Djiku offered an insight into what it is like playing for the club.He told Sky Sports: “There was a feeling of fear for our lives, because when a supporter is ready to do battle you never know what might happen.”Djiku, 29, went on to add: “At the final whistle, we celebrated the victory in the middle of the pitch – as we do at every match – given that we were playing against the third-placed team and that Galatasaray had won against Kasimpasa.”We saw one fan enter the pitch and within seconds several more, until the stewards were completely overwhelmed. Hundreds of people were coming towards us and the pitch was completely invaded.”We all went in at the same time on the recommendation of the stewards and with the help of the Trabzonspor players. It all happened very quickly. Some of my team-mates had no choice but to defend themselves to save their lives.”Some of my team-mates had no choice but to defend themselves to save their livesAlexander DjikuFollowing the Trabzonspor attack, Fenerbahce threatened to quit the Super Lig.At the time, they pointed to further incidents including in 2015 when bullets were aimed at their team bus.They also complained of officials being “against them”.Mourinho, who also has frequent previous when it comes to slamming referees, will take over a side that failed to win the title – despite amassing 99 points.With rivals Galatasaray scooping glory after managing to accumulate 102 points, Fener fans were left raging.In one video clip circulating online, a furious supporter could be seen repeatedly stabbing a poster of club president Ali Koc.Ex-Prem stars at Fenerbahce
JOSE MOURINHO will have a whole host of familiar faces in his dressing room when he takes over at Fenerbahce. 
There are no fewer than SIX players in the Turkish giants’ squad who previously played in the Premier League. 
They are:

EDIN DZEKO Fenerbahce’s club captain was at Man City from 2011 to 2016, scoring 72 goals in 189 appearances, including the dramatic equaliser before THAT Sergio Aguero winner vs QPR
MICHY BATSHUAYI Belgian forward arrived to much fanfare at Chelsea in 2016 but five loans in six years, two of them to Crystal Palace, showed it didn’t quite work
FRED Man Utd spent £52m on the Brazilian holding midfielder who formed half of the underwhelming’McFred’ partnership and won just the League Cup in five years at Old Trafford
DUSAN TADIC Serbian forward enjoyed four seasons at Southampton before returning to the Eredivisie with Ajax, reaching the Champions League semi-finals
RYAN KENT Technically didn’t play in the Premier League but made one FA Cup appearance for boyhood club Liverpool then left for Rangers in 2019
CENGIZ UNDER A disappointing season on loan at Leicester in 2020-21 from Roma, scoring two goals in 19 appearances for the Foxes who did not trigger their option to buy the Turkish winger.

Galatasaray also beat Fenerbahce to their domestic cup – following an astonishing final.Amid their row with the Turkish Football Federation, Fenerbahce fielded an Under-19 team in protest for the Super Cup final.After Mauro Icardi scored just 50 seconds into the contest, Fener’s young side walked off the pitch – handing Galatasaray victory.READ MORE SUN STORIESFire will meet fire as Mourinho, defiant despite is latest sacking, will descend upon the Turkish Super Lig ahead of next season.What could possibly go wrong?Fenerbahce players walked off just a minute into the Super Cup finalCredit: APMauro Icardi and Co celebrate their unusual cup final triumphCredit: Getty More

FENERBAHCE fielded a youth team and walked off the pitch two minutes into the Turkish Super Cup final and handed bitter rivals Galatasaray the trophy.Fenerbahce have been at war with the Turkish Football Federation since shocking scenes on the final whistle marred their win over Trabzonspor last month.Fenerbahce players stormed off the pitch in protestThey stormed off the field after conceding inside the first minute of the gameCredit: GettyThe move was in protest at the Turkish Football FederationCredit: GettyGalatasaray applauded the Fenerbahce Under-19 starsCredit: GettyThe win has been handed to GalatasarayCredit: GettyTheir players were attacked by opposition supporters who ran onto the field and tried to fight them.It led to ex-Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi attempting a karate kick on one attacker and Bright Osayi-Samuel landed a powerful right-hook on another during the huge brawl.Since then, Fenerbahce have been demanding change at the Turkish FA and have threatened to pull out of the Super Lig.And, in the latest episode of the saga, Fenerbahce put out their Under-19 team in the Cup final in protest.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJust one minute into the game, Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi scored.And moments after the goal, all of the Fenerbahce players walked off the pitch and refused to continue.There was a loud chorus of boos from the fans, as Galatasaray stars begun to applaud.The win has now been handed to Galatasaray. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut there were no major celebrations from the Cup champions as they instead decided to play a match against their own substitutes and reserves as the bizarre scenes continued.Meanwhile, it has been reported that international broadcasters have requested a refund on the fees they paid to screen the game. Chelsea flop attempts ‘spinning high kick’ on fan as hundreds invade pitch to assault Fenerbahce team in chaotic clash Fenerbahce are fuming at the Turkish FA over what they deem as not strong enough action from chiefs following several violent incidents in recent years.They also think they are not treated fairly by the governing body. Fenerbahce reportedly believe the issue stems from the infamous match-fixing scandal of 2011, which saw their ex-club president Aziz Yildirim jailed.He was later released and cleared of any wrongdoing.Fenerbahce also refer to a 2015 incident when bullets were fired at their team bus as they made their way to the airport.While they insist referees are often against them, adding that they weren’t protected by the authorities during the Trabzonspor brawl.They incident continues a season or complete disarray in Turkish football, which has also seen an official punched on the pitch by Ankaragucu’s club president back in December.Fenerbahce players were chased off the pitch by Trabzonspor supporters last monthCredit: GettyBright Osayi Samuel punched a fanThe Turkish giants have threatened to pull out the Super Lig More