Jose Mourinho discusses his most well-known phone contact as rumors swirl about his potential return to coaching.

Jose Mourinho has dropped a tantalizing hint about his potential return to management, revealing that he has been in contact with the president of Fenerbahce. The former Roma boss left the Italian club in January and has since been linked with a move to the Turkish side.

Fenerbahce themselves confirmed the reports in a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform, stating that negotiations with Mourinho had begun. This news has sent shockwaves through the football world, with fans eagerly awaiting confirmation of the Portuguese manager’s next move.

Mourinho, who joined TNT Sports’ coverage of the UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, did not shy away from discussing his contact with Fenerbahce. When asked by Rio Ferdinand who his most famous phone contact is, Mourinho responded, “At this moment? The president of Fenerbahce.”

This potential move to Fenerbahce could see Mourinho tasked with bringing silverware back to the club. Fenerbahce have not won the Super Lig trophy since 2014 and fell short in the title race this season, finishing behind Galatasaray despite accumulating an impressive 99 points. The departure of Ismail Kartal as manager has paved the way for Mourinho’s high-profile capture.

Mourinho, one of the most decorated coaches in world football, has an impressive track record. He has won three Premier League titles, three League Cups, and an FA Cup with Chelsea, as well as Champions League titles with Porto and Inter Milan. His recent stint at Roma saw the club achieve consecutive sixth-place finishes and their first European trophy in 60 years with the UEFA Europa Conference League triumph in 2022.

With 26 trophies to his name, Mourinho’s arrival at Fenerbahce would undoubtedly bring excitement and anticipation to the club and its fans. His previous spells with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League have also showcased his ability to lead teams to success, including a second-placed finish with United in the 2017-18 season.

As the football world eagerly awaits official confirmation, all eyes will be on Fenerbahce and Mourinho as they potentially embark on a new chapter together.