09.01.2026 00:00
Fenerbahçe officially announced that they have signed French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi on a 4.5-year contract. After the signing, the star player made statements, saying, "I can't wait to play my first match in front of our fans. I hope we can achieve victories and win trophies together here. I am really very proud. I am very happy to be here today. I really wanted to be here."
In the evening hours, the Super League giant Fenerbahçe announced another star name to its fans, Mert Günok.
MATTEO GUENDOUZI AT FENERBAHÇE
Fenerbahçe has signed 26-year-old central midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. The French international signed a contract that binds him to the yellow-blue colors for 4.5 years. In a statement from the club, it was said, 'We welcome Matteo Guendouzi to our family and wish him endless success under the yellow-blue jersey.'
FIRST STATEMENTS FROM GUENDOUZI
The French player Matteo Guendouzi made statements after the signing, saying, 'I am looking forward to playing my first match in front of our fans. I hope we can win victories and trophies together here. I am really very proud. I am very happy to be here today. I wanted to be here so much. That’s why I am really very happy, this is a big day for me and my whole family. I am enjoying this moment. I hope we will achieve great things together.'
'I CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY MY FIRST MATCH'
Continuing his words, the star player said, 'First of all, I want to thank everyone who contributed to this transfer. Because it was not an easy process. From the moment I first heard about it, I really wanted to come here, and I did. I am very proud, and Fenerbahçe is one of the biggest clubs in the world, with a very great history. Our president also told me about our club, our fans, and our goals. I am very happy and excited to be here. I know our fans and the great atmosphere they create, and I can't wait to play my first match in front of them. I hope we can win victories and trophies together here.'
'I HOPE WE WIN TOGETHER'
The experienced player, who conveyed a championship message, said, 'I want to thank our fans. Because I received many loving messages from them on social media. They can be sure that I will give everything for them on the field if necessary. I have always been that kind of player. I hope we can win the league championship together after 12 years. I hope we can achieve our goals together with our fans, our team, and our coach.'
TEAMS HE PLAYED FOR AND SEASON STATISTICS
The French player, who started his career at his country's Lorient team, has played for Arsenal, Hertha Berlin, Olympique Marseille, and finally Lazio. Matteo Guendouzi has also played in 14 matches for the French National Team. Guendouzi scored 2 goals in the 17 matches he played in all competitions this season.