First contact made! A major surprise from Fenerbahçe in the striker transfer.

First contact made! A major surprise from Fenerbahçe in the striker transfer.

13.07.2026 22:01

Turkish Super League giant Fenerbahçe, after making headlines with the transfer of Mason Greenwood, is now focused on Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta for the forward position. The yellow-navy club has initiated contact with the French striker's manager.

Süper Lig giant Fenerbahçe made headlines with the Mason Greenwood transfer, and now has taken action for the striker position. The yellow-navy team set aside names like Serhou Guirassy, Alexander Sörloth, and Ollie Watkins, which had been mentioned for days, to focus on a different target.

NEW TARGET: MATETA

Fenerbahçe's top priority for the forward line is Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. The club has made initial contact with the French striker's agent. 

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The 29-year-old Mateta's contract runs until the summer of 2027. The experienced striker, with a market value of around 30 million Euros, played 50 matches last season, scoring 16 goals and providing 3 assists.

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