Alexander Djiku Waxes Lyrical About Jose Mourinho, Insists He Is a Legend
- Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku has shared his early experience with Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho
- The Ghana international will work with the legendary manager at Fenerbahce in the upcoming campaign
- Djiku has been a stalwart for the Turkish outfit since joining them from French club Strasbourg last summer
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has praised legendary manager Jose Mourinho following his move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid gaffer was announced as the new coach of Fenerbahce in June and has started pre-season with the club.
Djiku, who had a stellar first season with the Turkish giants, has been working with the Portuguese trainer ahead of the new campaign.
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The Ghana international is delighted to play for the two-time Champions League winner, describing him as a legend.
He said, as quoted by Fenerbahce Football:
“We are trying to understand and establish our coach's game tactics and philosophy. He is truly a great coach and tactician. He has won everything throughout his career and is a football legend. Benefiting from his experience makes us very happy.
“We are really working hard and doing intense training. This will bring us great benefits in the future. This training will benefit us when the matches start.”
Djiku rejoins Fenerbahce for early pre-season
The Black Stars centre-back cut short his holidays to join his club for early pre-season last month, as reported by Ghana Soccernet.
Djiku, who was involved in Ghana's World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic quickly returned to Turkey days after the back-to-back victories.
The 29-year-old is expected to play a pivotal role in the upcoming season for the Istanbul-based club.
Djiku trains with Jose Mourinho
Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku began training with new manager Jose Mourinho last month.
The Ghana international will be hoping to succeed with the former AS Roma gaffer, who wants to end Fenerbahce's long wait for the Turkish title.
Djiku joined the former Turkish champions last summer from French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg and has since been an integral member of the team.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
