"Mourinho Is Not Right for Fenerbahçe" – Turkish Pundit Gürcan Bilgiç Slams Ali Koç’s Decision
Controversy is brewing in Turkish football, and this time, José Mourinho is in the eye of the storm.
Football commentator Gürcan Bilgiç has criticized Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç for retaining the services of the iconic Portuguese manager despite a trophyless season. In Bilgiç’s opinion, continuing with Mourinho after finishing second in the 2024/25 Turkish Süper Lig is a strategic error that could cost Fenerbahçe dearly again next season.
“Ali Koç made a huge mistake. It is not right for Fenerbahçe for Jose Mourinho to continue,” Bilgiç told habersarikirmizi.
⚽ Galatasaray Still the Team to Beat
Bilgiç didn’t hold back in praising Galatasaray, who lifted the Süper Lig trophy last season. He boldly predicted that the Yellow-Reds would remain title favourites for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign — especially if Koç doesn’t dig deep into the club’s war chest to give Mourinho the reinforcements he needs.
“Galatasaray will be the favourite again next season. If Ali Koç does not spend a lot of money, Mourinho will continue to fail.”
This comes amid rising pressure on Mourinho, whose tenure so far has been marked by strong press conferences, but not the silverware fans expected from the man who’s won it all — from Champions Leagues to domestic titles across Europe.
🗣️ Opinion: Is Mourinho Still ‘The Special One’?
José Mourinho is a legendary name, no doubt. But legends alone don’t win modern leagues — depth, tactics, youth development, and club cohesion do.
Fenerbahçe fans were dreaming of glory when Mourinho arrived, but finishing second behind rivals Galatasaray will never be enough in Istanbul. And now, unless significant funds are spent to bolster the squad, the 2025/26 season might be a repeat script — big name, big talk, small results.
The real question is: Is Mourinho still adapting to modern football? Or has Turkish football proven a tougher nut to crack than expected?
📢 Fan Reactions:
@YusufCanFB: “We brought Mourinho for trophies, not press conferences. Bilgiç may have a point. This isn’t working.”
@GalaEmpire: “Let him stay, we’re not complaining! Galatasaray will lift again 😂”
@FootyFanTR: “Unless Ali Koç signs quality players, even Pep Guardiola wouldn’t win the league with this squad.”
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Final Whistle:
Mourinho’s project at Fenerbahçe is under serious scrutiny. With expectations sky-high and rivals growing stronger, the coming months could decide whether the Portuguese tactician writes a redemption story in Turkey — or becomes just another chapter in Fenerbahçe's long list of “what-ifs.”
