29.01.2025 17:00
The chapter with Fenerbahçe has closed for Bright Osayi-Samuel, whose contract with the club will expire at the end of the season and who rejected the yellow-navy team's new contract offers. The Nigerian right-back, who is insisting on 2.5 million euros, will not be included in the player list for the second half of the Süper Lig and will not be part of the squad for any matches.
The era of Bright Osayi-Samuel at Fenerbahçe is coming to an end. The Nigerian right-back, whose contract with the yellow-blues will expire at the end of the season, has rejected the new contract offer.
HE WILL NOT WEAR THE FENERBAHÇE JERSEY AGAIN
According to a report by Gürkan Ak from NTV; Fenerbahçe has removed Osayi-Samuel, who rejected the new contract offers and also turned down the last offer raised to 2 million euros. The 27-year-old player, who reiterated his demand of 2.5 million euros, will not be included in the player list for the second half of the Super League and will not be part of any match squad.
HIS PLACE WILL BE FILLED BY MIMOVIC
On the other hand, Fenerbahçe has also found the name to fill the gap left by Bright Osayi-Samuel, who has not responded positively to contract signing attempts for a long time. According to the news from Yağız Sabuncuoğlu; Fenerbahçe has reached an agreement for the transfer of 20-year-old right-back Ognjen Mimovic, who plays for Red Star Belgrade. The Serbian press reported that Red Star had previously agreed with Saint Etienne for a transfer fee of 5.5 million euros and 2.5 million euros in bonuses, but it was noted that Mimovic preferred Fenerbahçe due to the presence of Dusan Tadic and Filip Kostic, influenced by Jose Mourinho.
OSAYI'S SEASON PERFORMANCE
Bright Osayi-Samuel, who was also linked with Galatasaray for a period, has played a total of 24 matches this season, including 14 in the league, wearing the yellow-blue jersey. The 27-year-old right-back did not score in these matches but made 1 assist. The Nigerian star, who also holds an English passport and is currently valued at 8 million euros, was transferred to Fenerbahçe from the English team QPR for 508 thousand euros in January 2021.