Mourinho Turned Down Fati—And It's Not Just About Injuries

Barcelona has been actively looking to offload their struggling forward Ansu Fati to other clubs. José Mourinho, now head coach of Fenerbahçe, initially showed interest in the player but ultimately decided against the move. The reasons go beyond Fati’s injury history.

Details: According to Marca, Mourinho was seriously considering signing Fati upon joining Fenerbahçe. However, the Portuguese manager wanted to assess the 22-year-old during Barcelona’s preseason training.

A foot injury initially prevented Fati from showcasing his abilities. Once he returned to action, his performances failed to impress Mourinho, who has now removed the forward from Fenerbahçe’s transfer agenda.

Reminder: Just a week ago, Fati suffered another injury, this time to his hamstring. The forward is expected to be sidelined for approximately a month.