Awkward! Jose Mourinho set for uncomfortable reunion at Fenerbahce with player he delivered stinging warning to

Mourinho, 61, will reunite with Fred at the Turkish club this summer after being confirmed as the new boss of Fenerbahce. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss was in charge at Old Trafford when the Brazilian was signed from Shakhtar and he reportedly told him his days were "numbered" at the club following a poor performance in the Champions League.

United had high expectations when Fred was signed for £47 million ($59m), however he failed to live up to them. Reports have since emerged via the Daily Mail that Mourinho was against the signing from the beginning. Fred played just 12 times under the Portuguese manager before his exit from the club shortly after the midfielder arrived. He went on to play 213 games for the Red Devils across all competitions before joining Fenerbahce in 2023.

Fred is a regular in the Fenerbahce starting line-up, after featuring 25 times for the Turkish giants in the 2023-24 Super Lig campaign. Mourinho might have to get used to Fred being around once again!

Mourinho will now prepare for another pre-season back in management after leaving Roma back in January. Fenerbahce finished second in the top flight of Turkish football in 2023-24, three points off Galatasaray in first place.