By Peter.
Jose Mourinho has reportedly saddled his former club Fenerbahce with a massive £656,000 (36.5 million Turkish lira) hotel bill after residing in Istanbul’s opulent Four Seasons on the Bosphorus for most of his 15-month tenure. 🏨💸
The Portuguese tactician, 62, checked into the historic 19th-century Ottoman palace-turned-hotel upon arriving in June 2024, enjoying perks like a world-class spa, indoor/outdoor pools, and a state-of-the-art gym—apparently favouring the indoor pool. Despite the club’s offers to rent a luxury villa, Mourinho insisted on the hotel lifestyle throughout his stint.
He was sacked just six games into the 2025-26 season after a trophyless campaign and early Champions League exit, pocketing a hefty £7.7 million severance payout in the process.
It’s unclear who foots the hotel tab—Fenerbahce or Mourinho himself—but reports suggest the club covered it as part of his deal, adding to their financial strain.
This isn’t Mourinho’s first hotel extravaganza: During his Manchester United days, he racked up over £537,000 at the Lowry Hotel.
Now back at Benfica (his second spell after a brief 2000 stint), the “Special One” is focused on conquering Portugal once more.
The story has sparked memes and debates online, with fans joking about Mourinho’s “five-star management style” while others question the club’s spending priorities. 😂⚽
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