JOSE MOURINHO’S time in Turkey has ended in classic Special One style.
The Portuguese boss, 62, is said to have left with a whopping £656,000 hotel tab after spending more than a year living in one of Istanbul’s poshest suites.
Jose Mourinho was sacked just two days after his side’s Champions League defeat to BenficaCredit: Rex
The Portuguese was then hired by Benfica just days after his sacking by FenerbahceCredit: AP
According to Turkish outlet Yenicag Gazetesi , Mourinho called the plush Four Seasons Hotel home for around 15 months of his 16-month spell at the club.
for his extended stay reportedly came to 36.5million Turkish lira, roughly £656,000, and the club have allegedly been left to pick up the tab.
The hotel, , offers rooms that cost thousands of pounds per night, complete with marble bathrooms, sprawling terraces and views fit for a king.
But Mourinho’s reign at Fenerbahce didn’t quite live up to the five-star setting.
He was shown the door in August after his side were playoff by , the very team he now manages.
To soften the blow, Mourinho pocketed a massive for his early sacking, even though his deal was meant to run until 2026.
That’s left fans fuming, first the exit, now the alleged six-figure hotel bill left behind.
Supporters have blasted the club’s handling of the saga, accusing officials of letting Mourinho “live like royalty” while results failed to deliver.
Jose Mourinho reportedly left Man United with a similar bill after he was sackedCredit: Getty
It’s not the first time the ex-Chelsea and Man United boss has chosen hotel life over a home.
Back in his days, he famously stayed , racking up more than £500,000 in costs.
But this latest claim from Turkey takes it to a whole new level, with fans branding it “outrageous” and “embarrassing”.
Neither Mourinho nor Fenerbahce have commented publicly on the reports, leaving plenty of speculation over who’ll cough up for the bill.
Some suggest the club agreed to cover his accommodation as part of his contract, others believe Mourinho should settle it himself.
Either way, the Special One has certainly made another spectacular exit, this time with a golden handshake, a luxury suite, and one very expensive receipt left behind.
