Fenerbahce confirm Jose Mourinho replacement as ex-Belgium manager takes over at Super Lig side

Fenerbahce's efforts to sign a suitable managerial replacement following the sacking of Mourinho have paid off, as the club confirmed an agreement to appoint Tedesco, who last managed the Belgium national team.

The Yellow Canaries have been desperate to finalise and hire a new manager after the dismissal of Mourinho. The Portuguese legend was relieved of his duties after he failed to guide Fenerbahce to the league phase of the Champions League, losing the qualifying play-offs against Benfica. Since then, names such as Ange Postecoglou and Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness have floated around. Former Italy boss Luciano Spalletti and ex-AC Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao were linked, too.

Ensonhaber reports the 39-year-old has claimed that he will "make the team champions in the first year," before his appointment was later confirmed.

"Domenico Tedesco has been appointed as the head coach of our club's professional football team. He has agreed to a two-year contract with Gökhan Gönül, one of our former captains who has worn our striped jersey for many years," a statement from the club read.

It is likely that Tedesco will take over the reins before Fenerbahce's next game, which is slated to be played on Sunday, September 14, against Trabzonspor.