Jose Mourinho's Prem return closer than ever as he's told to leave Turkish Super Lig

Jose Mourinho has been told to leave the Turkish Super Lig by 's captain amid rumours of a return to the

The Special One last graced England’s top flight in 2021 with when he was . That dismissal came off the back of a mixed spell at , having previously won three league titles across two spells with .

The 61-year-old has struggled ever since his second spell at Stamford Bridge. He despite leading them to the Conference League trophy in 2022. Mourinho returned to the dugout in the summer with Fenerbahce, who currently sit five points adrift of rivals Galatasaray, with the Portuguese boss becoming increasingly of the league and its referees.

Mourinho, who has been linked with a return to the Prem with Newcastle, has now been told by Galatasaray's captain to leave the league.

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“The insults towards Turkish football and the fact that he is attacking some referees are things that bother me,” Gala captain Muslera told Turkiye Today.

“This is the first time in 14 years that I feel obliged to make such a speech. I won 17 trophies in 14 years. If we consider my contribution, my constant aim is to advance Turkish football.

“If Mourinho, who came here 4 months ago, criticises Turkish football and doesn't like it, he can leave. Although nobody says anything, I think now someone can say something to him. We need to pay a little more attention to those who move Turkish football forward.”

Given recent comments it seems as though Mourinho would happily oblige. Speaking after his Fenerbahce side’s 1-1 draw against former club United in the , Mourinho hinted that a return to English football is on his agenda.

"The best thing I have to do is when I leave Fener is that I go to a club that doesn’t play in UEFA competition. So, a club at the bottom in England who needs a coach in two years, I’m ready to go,” the Portuguese stated.

According to , Mourinho has been in contact with intermediaries, asking them to keep him in the loop of the situation at St. James’s Park – eyeing up the United job in the event Eddie Howe exits stage left for any reason. in recent months, although a move to Merseyside seems unlikely.

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