He was not included in the European squad! Attention-grabbing decision from Jose Mourinho regarding Samet Akaydin.

While transfer activities continue at Fenerbahçe, the names that will stay and leave the team are starting to become clear. The situation of national football player Samet Akaydin, who is one of the names whose future is wondered in the yellow-navy team, has been revealed. Ender Yurtgüven, the representative of the experienced player, said that the team's coach Jose Mourinho wants to keep Samet in the team.

"HE HAD A GOOD CHAMPIONSHIP"

Speaking to Radyospor, Ender Yurtgüven said, "The national team coach was pleased with Samet Akaydin's performance in the European Championship. There were some points that we criticized and some places that we praised, but overall Samet Akaydin had a good championship."

"NOT BEING ON THE EUROPEAN LIST DOES NOT MEAN HE IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR THE SQUAD"

Yurtgüven also commented on Samet's future, saying, "He suffered an intervention in the Netherlands match. Thankfully, he did not have a serious injury. He received treatment for 10 days and joined the training at Fenerbahçe 2 days ago. Therefore, not being on the European match list does not mean he is not considered for the squad."

MOURINHO WANTED HIM TO STAY

Continuing his words, Ender Yurtgüven said, "In our meeting with Fenerbahçe Sporting Director Mario Branco, he told us that Mourinho considers Samet as one of his 4 center-backs."

HIS CONTRACT CONTINUES

Samet Akaydin, who was loaned from Fenerbahçe to Greek team Panathinaikos in the winter break of last season, has a contract with the yellow-navy team until June 30, 2026.