Fenerbahçe’s new coach, Jose Mourinho, has expressed unprecedented motivation for the upcoming season during a press conference at the team’s training camp in Austria. Mourinho addressed the challenges of preparing for Champions League qualifiers, which begin in two weeks, with many players still on national team duty. “I’m very happy and motivated. I’ve never been this motivated,” Mourinho stated, emphasizing the team’s goal to make their ’35 million fans happy’.Mourinho also highlighted Fenerbahçe’s transfer strategy, stressing the club’s commitment to retaining their best players. “The club’s development means not selling our best players, and we have a clear message on this matter,” he said. This statement comes amid rumors about potential departures of key players like Ferdi Kadıoğlu and İrfan Can Kahveci.In a significant move, Fenerbahçe officially announced that defender Serdar Aziz, who has been with the club since the 2018-2019 season, has been given permission to pursue transfer talks. The club stated, “We inform the public that the player will not be part of our team’s new season plans”. Aziz, 33, has played 135 matches for Fenerbahçe, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists.Meanwhile, reports suggest that Fenerbahçe has made a notable signing, acquiring Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu from Trabzonspor. Onuachu, who scored 17 goals and provided 4 assists in 26 matches last season, was reportedly a specific request from Mourinho. This transfer, along with Mourinho’s statements, indicates Fenerbahçe’s ambition to strengthen their squad as they aim for the championship and Champions League success.
Key points
- Jose Mourinho expresses high motivation for Fenerbahçe’s upcoming season and Champions League qualifiers.
- Fenerbahçe is committed to retaining its best players while making strategic transfers.
- Defender Serdar Aziz has been given permission to leave Fenerbahçe and pursue transfer talks.
- Fenerbahçe reportedly signs Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu from Trabzonspor.
