10.11.2026 13:40
Fenerbahçe has set its course to Belgium in its search for young players suitable for the +4 foreign player quota. It has been claimed that the yellow-navy side has added 21-year-old Senegalese centre-back Massire Sylla, who plays for Union Saint-Gilloise, to its transfer list. It was also stated that Hasan Çetinkaya, one of Fenerbahçe's former executives, gave a positive reference about the young player.
Fenerbahçe continues its transfer work for young and promising footballers as part of its squad planning for the upcoming period. It has been claimed that the yellow-navy blues, who want to use the +4 foreign player quota, have put many players under review, and among these names, Massire Sylla, who plays in Belgium, has come to the fore.
HE HAS ENTERED FENERBAHÇE'S RADAR
According to the news in Fanatik, Fenerbahçe has added 21-year-old Senegalese defender Massire Sylla, who plays for the Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, to its transfer list. It was stated that the yellow-navy blues evaluated the young footballer's performance this season and his development potential. It was reported that Sylla, who draws attention with his height of 1.96 meters, has particularly attracted Fenerbahçe's interest, as they are looking for a young alternative in the defensive line.
POSITIVE REFERENCE FROM HASAN ÇETİNKAYA
It was claimed that Fenerbahçe also spoke with Hasan Çetinkaya, who serves as the second president of the Belgian team Westerlo, to get information about Massire Sylla. It was stated that Çetinkaya, who previously worked at the yellow-navy club, gave a positive opinion about the Senegalese centre-back.
Following this evaluation, it was stated that Sylla strengthened his place among Fenerbahçe's transfer candidates. However, there is no information yet regarding an official offer being made for the player.
3 GOAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN 18 MATCHES
Massire Sylla, who wears the jersey of the Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, recorded 1 goal and 2 assists in the 18 official matches he played this season. The market value of the 21-year-old footballer, who contributes to scoring in attack despite being a defender, is shown as 5 million euros. How Fenerbahçe will proceed in the transfer process regarding the young centre-back is a matter of curiosity.