[61811] Fenerbahçe explores the return of Jorge Jesus with an unprecedented financial offer
Commotion surrounding Jorge Jesus' candidacy for Fenerbahçe coach
According to reports in Haber Gündem, the manager issue is gaining momentum ahead of the club's presidential elections. Sources in the Portuguese media, specifically A Bola, report that Fenerbahçe is planning to present Jorge Jesus with an offer worth 15 million euros per season – the highest salary of his career – stemming from the manager's desire to complete the "unfinished business" at the club.
The reports come in parallel with an analysis of Jesus' performance during his previous tenure at the club. As detailed on the FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ channel, the manager recorded an average of 2.40 points per game across all competitions, with 129 goals in 58 matches, and led the team to achievements in Europe. However, there are voices presenting a more complex picture: the same channel published Jesus' "derby balance" in Turkey, which shows poor results in meetings against the major rivals (Beşiktaş, Trabzonspor, and Galatasaray), including stinging losses.
The initiative is sparking a debate among the fans. FENERBAHÇE HABERLERİ launched a poll among its followers to examine whether the crowd is actually interested in seeing the manager return for a second term, which indicates internal disagreements within the fan base regarding the professional feasibility of the move, despite the board's financial willingness.