Fenerbahçe president on Mourinho to Benfica: strange coincidence | OneFootball

The President of Fenerbahçe did not seem at all pleased with the news that reports the imminent signing of José Mourinho by Benfica. Ali Koç gave statements to TRT Spor, where he questioned the arrival of the Portuguese coach at Luz, after having been dismissed from the Turkish emblem a few weeks ago.

"I learned of the news of José Mourinho's arrival at Benfica this morning, but I don't know if they are true. If they are, I can call it a strange coincidence of life", explained the president of Fenerbahçe, not forgetting the various meetings between the Portuguese coach and the eagles, already during the current season.

In fact, there were several points of contact between José Mourinho and Benfica already this season. It all started at the time of the Eusébio Cup, the presentation game of the reds to the members, where the invited club was Fenerbahçe, exactly directed by the 'Special One' at the time.

Benfica and Fenerbahçe met again, a few weeks later, this time with a double dose - the two teams met in the play-off for access to the main draw of the Champions League, with the eagles coming out on top, after the aggregate of 1-0 at the end of the two matches.

In the meantime, both clubs maintained contact due to the Kerem Akturkoglu deal. The saga involving the Turkish international extended throughout the summer, which meant several meetings between the interested parties. The signing was even confirmed, but José Mourinho was dismissed from the Istanbul emblem the next day, largely due to failing to qualify for the Champions League.

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