Fenerbahçe has found its new Kim Min-Jae.

After the injuries of Rodrigo Becao and Jayden Oosterwolde, and with Samet Akaydin planning to leave the team, Fenerbahçe has accelerated its search for a center-back and has set its sights on Abdukodir Khusanov, who plays for Lens.

EVERYONE COMPARES HIM TO KIM MIN-JAE

It has been learned that the young player, whom Fenerbahçe has been watching for a long time, is also appreciated by head coach Jose Mourinho, who stated that he would be pleased with his transfer. Khusanov, who stands out especially for his speed, is compared to Kim Min-Jae, who wore the Fenerbahçe jersey in the 2021-2022 season and later transferred to Napoli and then Bayern Munich, both physically and in terms of pace. The Uzbek center-back also draws attention with his aggressive style of play.

THEY BOUGHT HIM FOR 100 THOUSAND EUROS

Abdukodir Khusanov, who moved to Lens for 100 thousand Euros, has a contract that will expire in 2027. The player's market value is 12 million Euros, but the French club's expectations are much higher. The yellow-navy team is expected to formalize their interest in the successful player, whom they see as a very important investment, in the near future.

HE HAS ATTRACTED THE ATTENTION OF GIANTS

Abdukodir Khusanov, who has made a mark in Ligue 1 this season, is also being pursued by Europe's giant teams. It is reported that the English clubs, especially Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United, and Tottenham, are closely monitoring the 20-year-old talent, and they might be willing to spend at least 30 million Euros.

HIS PERFORMANCE IS IMPRESSIVE

Abdukodir Khusanov has played in 31 matches for Lens, where he transferred in the summer of 2023. The young player has worn the jersey for a total of 2,180 minutes and recorded 1 assist. The successful center-back has played 18 matches with the Uzbekistan National Team, making his debut on June 11, 2023, at just 19 years old.