08.01.2026 11:53
Fenerbahçe is set to transfer Matteo Guendouzi from Lazio. The French star expressed his desire to play in the Super Cup final, and the yellow-navy team accelerated the process to meet this request. Guendouzi is expected to sign a 4.5-year contract with Fenerbahçe and arrive in Istanbul on Thursday afternoon.
Matteo Guendouzi, who joined Fenerbahçe from Lazio, expressed his desire to play in the Super Cup final while coming to Istanbul. The yellow-navy team accelerated the process to have the French star ready for the derby.
FENERBAHÇE SHOWED GREAT INTEREST IN TRANSFERS
Anthony Musaba's two assists in the Super Cup semi-final increased the transfer motivation on the Fenerbahçe front. Following this performance, the yellow-navy team accelerated their efforts to have Matteo Guendouzi, acquired from Lazio, ready for the Super Cup final.
LAZIO SAID "YES": A 30 MILLION EURO PACKAGE
Fenerbahçe made a total offer of 30 million Euros, including bonuses, to Lazio. The Italian team responded positively to this offer. It was reported that the 26-year-old midfielder would sign a 4.5-year contract with Fenerbahçe.
GUENDOUZI'S MESSAGE: "I WANT TO PLAY IN THE DERBY"
After his last match with Lazio, Matteo Guendouzi informed the Fenerbahçe management that he wanted to start his new career with the Super Cup final. The French player is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Thursday afternoon.
TEDESCO IMPATIENT: POSSIBILITY OF STARTING XI ON THE TABLE
It was noted that Head Coach Domenico Tedesco is eager to give Guendouzi a role, and it was recorded that the experienced player would be in the squad on Saturday, and if he trains with the team, the likelihood of starting in the first XI is high.
5 MILLION EUROS ANNUALLY, RECORD TRANSFER
It was reported that Guendouzi would earn approximately 5 million Euros annually from Fenerbahçe. With a transfer fee reaching 30 million Euros, the French midfielder became one of the most expensive transfers in the club's history.
Until now, the transfer record at Fenerbahçe belonged to Kerem Aktürkoğlu with 22.5 million Euros. He was followed by En-Nesyri with 19.5 million Euros, Nene with 18 million Euros, and Cengiz Ünder with 15 million Euros.