Jose Mourinho completes 'key signing' as Fenerbahce recruit former Premier League star

Fenerbahce have completed a 'key signing' as Jose Mourinho has added a former Premier League star to his side.

Mourinho returned to management following his AS Roma dismissal by joining Fenerbahce.

It's his first managerial gig in Turkey, having taken charge of clubs in England, Spain, Italy and Portugal.

And ahead of the 2024/25 season, the Turkish giants have completed a 'key signing', which was approved by Mourinho, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The club have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Caglar Soyuncu.

The transfer is thought to be worth €8.5 million (£7.2 million).

Soyuncu joined Atletico on a free transfer following the expiration of his Leicester City contract. He spent five seasons in the Premier League, making 98 top flight appearances.

The defender has already enjoyed a stint at Fenerbahce, having spent the second half of last season on loan at the club.

He played 16 matches across all competitions for the Yellow Canaries last season.

But Mourinho has made the move permanent, with the 28-year-old penning a three-year deal.

Caglar Soyuncu in action for Fenerbahce. Image: Getty

Soyuncu could be representing Fenerbahce in the Champions League next season.

However, they must progress through the qualifying stages of the competition to book their spot.

Speaking about their chances of rubbing shoulders with Europe's elite, Mourinho said: "[It is] hard because we have three rounds of qualifying and in Fenerbahce's case, eight players are at the Euros and they are not coming for pre-season before the first round.

"If I go, you know that I like challenges, so we are going to fight to be in the Champions League.

"I want to work in Turkish football. I want to help the Turkish league. But the most important thing for me is Fenerbahce.

“From the moment I sign my contract, your dreams are now my dreams.”