4 Former Players Jose Mourinho Could Sign After Being Unveiled As Fenerbahce Boss

• Jose Mourinho has commenced a new chapter in football after he was unveiled as Fenerbahce’s new manager
• The Special One has signed an initial two-year contract in his first role since AS Roma parted ways with him in January
• The Blue and Yellow club missed out on the Turkish title by three points to archrivals, Galatasaray, last season

Jose Mourinho has been unveiled as the new Fenerbahce manager a day after it was officially confirmed that he would join the Turkish club ahead of next season.

The Special One reportedly signed an initial two-year contract with an option of a further year and will immediately enter transfer activity ahead of the new season.

The Portuguese is a fan of reuniting with some of his former players at his new clubs, and some names are already circulating in the media about who could join him.

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Sports Brief looks at four of his former players he could sign in Turkey, with former Manchester United midfielder, Fred, already at the club.

Former Mourinho players he could sign at Fenerbahce

1. Romelu Lukaku

The Belgian forward is one of the Special One’s most loyal players, having played for him at Chelsea, Manchester United, and AS Roma. According to Transfermarkt, he has featured 101 times under the Portuguese tactician, more than any other manager in his club career. Per Goal, Chelsea want his full £38 million release clause paid out.

2. David de Gea

The Spanish goalkeeper has been without a club since he left Old Trafford last summer when his contract expired after 12 successful years at the club. He is reportedly open to a new challenge this summer, and the idea of reuniting with Jose could tempt him, as he was rumoured to be joining Roma when his former boss was there.

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3. Raphael Varane

The former France international defender will leave Old Trafford when his contract expires in June. Per Tribal Football, Galatasaray have been courting him for weeks, but Mourinho’s influence could swing the advantage in their rivals, Fenerbahce’s favour. The pair worked together at Real Madrid.

4. Eduardo Bove

The Italian youngster debuted a few months before Mourinho arrived in Rome but was given more opportunities under the former Chelsea boss, playing 72 times in three seasons. Per Roma Press, he is pushing to leave if Daniele De Rossi can't guarantee him more minutes.

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Despite a reputation for clashing with players, the Special One has a unique bond with a group of stars he refers to as his gang, who give him everything they can.