Alexander Djiku to play under Jose Mourinho

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku is set to play under the highly esteemed coach Jose Mourinho, who has been appointed as the new manager of Fenerbahce ahead of the upcoming season.

The 61-year-old Mourinho takes over from Ismail Kartal, who departed from Fenerbahce on Friday despite leading the team to an impressive second-place finish in the league, just behind city rivals Galatasaray.

Fenerbahce finished the season with only one loss and a remarkable 99 points.

Mourinho, who has been out of work since his dismissal from Roma in January after a two-and-a-half-year stint, brings an illustrious track record to Fenerbahce.

Renowned for his success across multiple leagues, Mourinho is the only manager to have won the Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League. His managerial career, which began in Portugal with Benfica, has seen him win 21 major honors during tenures at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

For Djiku, this presents a unique opportunity to work under one of football’s most accomplished coaches. The Black Stars defender has already had a significant impact at Fenerbahce, playing a crucial role in their title challenge last season. Despite their efforts, the team finished as runners-up to Galatasaray.

Fenerbahce has not won the league title since 2014, posing a significant challenge for Mourinho as he aims to bring the trophy back to the club. Djiku’s experience and defensive prowess will be pivotal in their quest for success under Mourinho’s leadership.

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Currently, Djiku is with the Black Stars, preparing for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic. He will rejoin Fenerbahce following these international fixtures.

This exciting development has Fenerbahce fans eager to see how Mourinho’s arrival and Djiku’s continued contributions will shape the upcoming season, as the club looks to reclaim its status as Turkey’s top football team.