Fenerbahce stuns football world by sacking Jose Mourinho: The Portuguese coach's net worth will surprise you

Fenerbahce on Friday removed Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after the Turkish club failed to qualify for the Champions League league phase. Fenerbahce have confirmed that Mourinho has been sacked after the club were eliminated from the Champions League at the play-off stage. The Turkish club lost 1-0 on aggregate to Benfica, and their board have taken swift and decisive action, according to Goal.com

Jose Mourinho has left his role as Fenerbahce boss after just over a year. In a statement, Fenerbahce said Mourinho had "parted ways" with the club, before thanking the 62-year-old for his efforts.

"We wish him success in his future career," the statement added.


Jose Mourinho has managed 10 clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham. He guided Fenerbahce to second in the league during his sole season in charge, but his tenure was punctuated by controversy.

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Champions Galatasaray said they would "initiate criminal proceedings" against Mourinho, after accusing him of making "racist statements" following a 0-0 draw in February, reports BBC. Mourinho denied the allegations, saying he is the "opposite" of racist, and filed a lawsuit against the club seeking damages worth 1,907,000 Turkish Lira (£41,000).

Mourinho was a frequent critic of the standard of officiating in Turkey, and was handed a four-match ban - later reduced to two matches - for his comments about referees after the match against Galatasaray.

Who is Jose Mourinho?

José Mourinho, GOIH, is a Portuguese football manager and retired football player. José Mourinho is renowned for his distinctive approach to football, blending tactical expertise with powerful motivational strategies.

Beyond his coaching achievements, he is equally famous for his charismatic personality and the witty, often unconventional remarks he delivers to the press. In 2005, he was honored as a Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry, one of Portugal’s highest distinctions. A decade later, in 2015, the Portuguese Football Federation recognized his legacy by naming him Portuguese Coach of the Century.

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Jose Mourinho's net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jose Mourinho's net worth is $120 million. When José was brought on to coach Manchester United in 2016, he was given a contract that would pay him approximately $27 million per year.

In December 2018, Manchester bought his contract out for a reported $28 million. Combined with other buyouts, Mourinho has earned around $60 million from various clubs to NOT coach their teams. Mourinho owns a 6-bedroom mansion in the Belgravia area of London; he paid £6.5 million for the home, but it is believed to be worth £25 million now.