04.02.2026 19:56
Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad club did not hold any farewell ceremony for Karim Benzema, who said goodbye to the team two days ago, while they organized an enthusiastic farewell ceremony for N'Golo Kante, who transferred to Fenerbahçe.
Fenerbahçe has signed French footballer N'Golo Kante, who plays for the Saudi Arabian league team Al Ittihad, for 2.5 years.
COST ANNOUNCED
Fenerbahçe reported the transfer of N'Golo Kante, acquired from Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad, to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). In a statement sent to Borsa Istanbul and the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) from the yellow-navy blue club, it was stated that an agreement was reached with the French footballer for a 2.5-year contract, and it was announced that the player would receive a signing fee of 14 million 400 thousand euros.
COMING TO ISTANBUL
The private plane carrying the 34-year-old star footballer is expected to land at 21:30 at Sabiha Gökçen Airport General Aviation Terminal.
FAREWELL CEREMONY NOT HELD FOR BENZEMA, HELD FOR KANTE
On the other hand, the Saudi team Al Ittihad made a significant move after this transfer. The Saudi team did not hold any farewell ceremony for Karim Benzema, who left the club two days ago, stating that he wanted to leave the team. However, a grand farewell ceremony was held for N'Golo Kante, who, like Benzema, expressed his desire to leave the team. The French player said goodbye one by one to the coaching staff and teammates and took photos.