28.08.2026 12:50
The Ferdi Kadioglu claim has resurfaced at Fenerbahce, who returned to the Champions League after 18 years by beating Lyon 2-1 away. In a transfer that Cihan Kamer had significantly downplayed with his statement a few days ago, it has been suggested that conditions could change following the ticket to the Champions League. It was claimed that the yellow-navy club plans to use the revenue it will generate from the Champions League for the transfer of its former star.
Following Fenerbahce's return to the Champions League, a surprising transfer claim has emerged. It has been alleged that the yellow-navy blues, who secured their spot in the Champions League for the first time since 2008 by defeating Lyon 2-1 away, want to bring their former player Ferdi Kadioglu back into the squad.
FERDI KADIOGLU CLAIM SURFACES AGAIN
Fenerbahce is looking for ways to re-sign Ferdi Kadioglu, whom they sent to Brighton in the summer of 2024 for 30 million euros. It has been claimed that the yellow-navy management is re-evaluating their transfer conditions following the Champions League qualification.
CIHAN KAMER HAD CLOSED THE DOORS
Cihan Kamer, Fenerbahce's Football Branch Supervisor, had recently stated in his statement about Ferdi Kadioglu that the possibility of a transfer for this season was quite low.
Kamer had said, "Ferdi is one of the most principled people and footballers I know. He is also a huge Fenerbahce fan and has a wonderful family. Unfortunately, due to his valid reasons, we cannot be together this year. But knowing that he supports us with all his heart is very valuable to me."
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TICKET COULD CHANGE THE CALCULATIONS
Following Lyon's elimination and Fenerbahce's qualification for the Champions League, it has been claimed that the Ferdi transfer could be re-evaluated. However, it is noted that the transfer will not be easy as Brighton views Ferdi Kadioglu as one of their key players. It is stated that the English club earned approximately 190 million euros from player sales this summer and is not under financial pressure to sell.
CLAIM OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WITH THE STRIPED JERSEY
The report claimed that even though Ferdi Kadioglu is happy at Brighton, competing in the Champions League wearing the Fenerbahce jersey is one of the player's dreams. This situation is considered to potentially strengthen the yellow-navy blues' hand in a possible transfer attempt.
BRIGHTON'S LEFT-BACK COUNT INCREASED TO 3
It was noted that one of the developments increasing the likelihood of a transfer is Brighton's squad structure. The English team added left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Young Boys to their squad. Thus, Brighton now has three alternatives in that position along with Ferdi Kadioglu and Maxim De Cuyper. It is stated that coach Hurzeler also occasionally uses Boscagli as a left-back. Therefore, it has been claimed that Brighton might allow Ferdi to leave if suitable conditions arise.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REVENUE FOR FERDI
It has been alleged that Fenerbahce's management plans to use the approximately 40 million euros in revenue from the Champions League for the Ferdi Kadioglu transfer. It is claimed that the yellow-navy blues might make an attempt for their former star depending on Brighton's stance.