Mourinho linked with shock move to manage Super Eagles stars

Jose Mourinho and Victor Osimhen.

Mourinho linked with shock move to manage Super Eagles stars

Ayoola Kelechi 20:27 - 22.04.2025

Former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been tipped for a move to manage Super Eagles stars

Legendary Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has been linked with a shock move to manage Scottish giants Rangers if he decides to leave Fenerbahce this summer.

The Fenerbahce head coach, whose current tenure in Istanbul has hit turbulence, is reportedly being eyed by new investors at the Scottish Premiership club as they look to shake things up.

Chaos in Turkey sparks Mourinho exit rumours

Fenerbahce’s dream of sweeping silverware this season after Mourinho’s appointment has quickly morphed into a full-blown nightmare.

Jose Mourinho || Imago

Crashed out of European competitions, eliminated from the Turkish Cup, and now slipping in the Super Lig title race following a frustrating 3-3 draw with Kayserispor, things are far from rosy.

Discontent among supporters is rising rapidly, with chants calling for changes at the top.

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho (Credit: Imago)

Amid this chaos, Jose Mourinho, who was hired with hopes of leading Fenerbahce to glory, has found himself caught in the eye of the storm.

His future at the club is now under heavy scrutiny, especially with reports swirling that he is considering other offers. Earlier links to the Brazil national team had already stirred the pot, but a more surprising development has now emerged from Scotland.

Rangers ready to pounce on Mourinho

Reports from TEAMtalk suggest Mourinho is being considered by Rangers, a club enduring its own struggles in the Scottish Premiership.

Dessers could still leave the club this summer despite his form. (Photo: Rangers/X)

Rangers, currently sitting 15 points behind bitter rivals Celtic, recently parted ways with manager Philippe Clement and have placed former player Barry Ferguson in charge until the end of the season.

However, change is clearly on the horizon. With new investors preparing to take control of the club, a high-profile managerial appointment is reportedly top of the agenda.

Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers after the game.
Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers after the game.

Mourinho, who has built his career on managing elite clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, is said to be open to the idea of joining Rangers, but only under specific conditions.

Sources indicate Mourinho would be willing to consider the offer if Rangers commit to serious reinforcements in the summer transfer window.

Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun are the Nigerians at Rangers. (Photo Credit: Rangers/X)

While no formal approach has been made yet, the idea of Mourinho managing a side featuring two Super Eagles stars, Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers among other international prospects, remains intriguing.