Jose Mourinho may leave Fenerbahce soon, media claims 

Following Brazil’s 4-1 defeat to Argentina, which led to the dismissal of head coach Dorival Junior, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) is reportedly focusing on potential candidates for the national team’s management role.

One of the names that has surfaced in media reports is Fenerbahce’s current head coach, Jose Mourinho.

Brazil’s recent setback in World Cup Qualifiers

Brazil’s loss to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers has left the team in fourth place, 10 points behind the leaders, Argentina.

In response to the disappointing performance, the Brazilian Football Federation decided to part ways with Dorival Junior, who had been managing the team.

Mourinho becomes a contender for Brazil’s head coach role

According to journalist Andre Rizek, the initial list of potential candidates for the Brazil head coach position included names such as Jorge Jesus (Al-Hilal), Abel Ferreira (Palmeiras), and Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid).

However, after initial discussions yielded no results, the CBF reportedly began considering Jose Mourinho as a possible candidate.

Reaction to Mourinho’s potential appointment

Mourinho’s name has sparked considerable interest among Brazilian football fans and analysts. His experience and reputation in international football have led some to believe that his appointment could represent a significant change for the national team.

His track record, particularly in managing high-profile teams, is seen by many as a strong credential for Brazil, a country with high expectations in world football.

Challenges linked to Mourinho’s current contract with Fenerbahce

One potential obstacle to Mourinho’s appointment is his existing contract with Fenerbahce, which is set to run until June 2026.

This could present challenges in negotiations between the Brazilian Football Federation and the Turkish club.

Mourinho’s performance at Fenerbahce

Since taking over Fenerbahce, Mourinho has managed 47 matches, securing 29 wins, 11 draws, and seven losses, with an average of 2.09 points per game.

Under his leadership, Fenerbahce reached the last 16 in the Europa League and the quarterfinals in the Turkish Cup. In the Turkish Super League, the team is currently in second place, six points behind leaders Galatasaray.