Benfica win in Champions League sparks hunt for new manager | OneFootball

José Mourinho was dismissed from Fenerbahçe after being eliminated from the Champions League by Benfica. The Turkish club is now looking for a new coach, with several names being considered for the position, including coaches who have previously been with the Eagles in 2001/02.

According to information reported by the Turkish portal Sabah, Zinedine Zidane, Luciano Spalletti, Domenico Tedesco, and Ange Postecoglou — who is said to already have an agreement with Nottingham Forest — are some of the coaches being considered by the Istanbul club’s management.

The same source points to Zidane as the main candidate for the position, with the Frenchman reportedly having already agreed to the contractual details with Fenerbahçe. The other names on the list are said to have been contacted by Devin Özek, the Turkish club’s sporting director.

Spalletti is said to have declined the offer, as he wishes to spend some time with family and friends. The conversation with Zidane was positive, with financial terms agreed upon. However, the deal remains open, as the Frenchman wants to review some aspects of the project.

To replace José Mourinho, Zidane demanded to work directly with the club’s youth academy, in a cooperative agreement with the sporting director. However, Fenerbahçe wants immediate results, as they are out of the Champions League following their defeat to Benfica.

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