Rangers have Jose Mourinho answer amid ‘sensational’ 49ers coup at Ibrox
Dakir Thanveer
Dakir Thanveer
Sun 20 April 2025 18:10, UK
Jose Mourinho has emerged as a big-name manager the 49ers could appoint once they come into power at Rangers.
Rangers cannot wait for the season to be over, as they do not have anything to play for after being knocked out of the UEFA Europa League and falling 15 points behind Celtic in the Premiership.
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All eyes are now on when the proposed takeover by the consortium led by Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe will go through.
One of the first major decisions the incoming owners are expected to make is appointing a new permanent manager, with Barry Ferguson’s deal as the caretaker expiring at the end of the season.
Barry FergusonTo Rangers’ delight, the Portuguese tactician would also be open to taking the reins at Ibrox despite being contracted to Fenerbahce.
However, the Light Blues have not made such an approach for Mourinho yetMourinho would be massive coup for 49ers
Mourinho’s reputation may have taken a hit in recent years, but there is no doubt that he is still one of the most celebrated managers in the world.
With three Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies to his name, he is one of the most successful tacticians in Europe right now.It is a testament to Rangers’ status as one of the most historic clubs on the continent that Mourinho is open to leaving Fenerbahce for them.
The 62-year-old has a contract in Turkey until 2026, meaning the Gers would have to pay a compensation fee to acquire his services.
Nevertheless, hiring him as the Light Blues’ next manager would be a massive coup for the 49ers.Barry Ferguson could potentially leave Rangers soon, with a shocking suggestion about Gareth Southgate being made at Ibrox.
The Gers icon was appointed interim manager until the end of the season after replacing Philippe Clement earlier this year.
