Jose Mourinho, one of the least-liked names in football for most FC Barcelona fans, has recently been appointed as the head coach of Turkish club Fenerbahce after being sacked by Roma a few months ago.
His appointment could have significant implications for Turkish football. Despite his recent failings, Mourinho remains one of the most well-known managers. Beyond his impact in Turkey, this appointment could also have implications for FC Barcelona.
This is particularly the case because SPORT reports that Mourinho is looking to bolster his new project with some big-name signings, and one of the players he has in his sights is FC Barcelona ace Robert Lewandowski.
The president of the Istanbul club, Ali Koç, has reportedly agreed to the Portuguese trainer’s request. However, he understands that such an operation would be very complicated.
Fenerbahce and Barcelona have good relations, which could somewhat favor the Turkish club’s pursuit of the Pole. However, Mourinho is keeping other names in mind if he is unable to secure his desired striker.
One such name is Alexander Sorloth, the Villarreal striker who was competing for the Pichichi this season, and has already played and left good memories in Turkey. His good season with Villarreal has catapulted his demand quite high in Europe.
Curiously, this interest from Fenerbahce has been reported only a few days after their main rivals in the Turkish league, Galatasaray, were reported to be interested in another Barcelona star, Ilkay Gundogan.
The president of Galatasaray has been wanting the German international for several years now, and reportedly, the player himself also wants a stint with the club before retiring.
For now, nothing is certain, and it remains to be seen how this operation will develop in the coming days. However, if Mourinho is able to take Lewandowski to Turkey, the footballing landscape in the country will receive a significant boost.
