'Always my little kid' – Jose Mourinho shares heartwarming Instagram post wishing son Jose Jr happy birthday

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has sounded a heartwarming message to his son Jose Jr on his 25th birthday, with a throwback photo of the pair posted.

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• Mourinho sends birthday wishes to son
• Jose Jr turns 25 years old this Sunday
• Former goalkeeper could become coach soon

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Mourinho has been enjoying life in Turkey – aside from the odd referee rant – with Fenerbahce as they currently sit second in the Super Lig standings behind Galatasaray. The Portuguese manager has been in Turkey without his family and will likely be unable to see Jose Jr for his 25th birthday, with the Super Lig side in action later on Sunday.

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• WHAT MOURINHO SAID

  On Instagram, Mourinho shared a heartfelt message to his son with a photo of the two from the Portuguese coach's Real Madrid days. The message read: "Happy 25. My pride, my man but always my little kid."

• THE GOSSIP

  Jose Jr. followed his father's footsteps into the footballing world as he began his career as a goalkeeper on Fulham's books. He stayed with the Cottagers for three years but has now retired and is likely to head into the coaching scene soon. If Jose Sr.'s words are to be taken at face value, the birthday boy may become a 'better coach' than the two-time Champions League winner.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MOURINHO?

  The Portuguese coach will be hoping to take home a win on his son's birthday when Fenerbahce take on Rizespor on Sunday, February 2 at Ulker Stadium.