14.01.2026 09:51
Fenerbahçe has made significant progress in the transfer of N'Golo Kante. It was stated that the yellow-navy team has reached an agreement on contract terms with the French star, and the process now depends on negotiations with Al Ittihad regarding the transfer fee. It was expressed that Kante has approved a 2.5-year contract, and for the transfer to be completed, Fenerbahçe needs to convince Al Ittihad. Sky Sport reported that Kante has been offered an annual salary of 7 million euros plus bonuses, and that 8 million euros is being discussed for the transfer fee.
It was claimed that Fenerbahçe has made significant progress in the transfer of N'Golo Kanté. It was reported that the yellow-navy team reached an agreement on contract terms with the French star after meetings held in Dubai, and that the process is now dependent on negotiations for the transfer fee with Al Ittihad.
CLAIM OF AGREEMENT ON TERMS WITH KANTÉ
Fenerbahçe has reached an agreement with N'Golo Kanté on all matters. It was stated that Kanté agreed to a 2.5-year contract, and it was noted that the negotiations were conducted by Ertan Torunoğulları and Devin Özek.
ATTENTION TURNED TO AL ITTIHAD
It was mentioned that Fenerbahçe needs to convince Al Ittihad for the transfer to be completed, and it was reported that the Saudi Arabian team is demanding a transfer fee. The report emphasized that the player's departure without a fee does not seem possible at this stage.
CONCEIÇAO'S WORDS ON KANTE
It was recalled that Al Ittihad's head coach Sergio Conceição responded to a question about Kanté's future by saying, "I do not want to talk about the transfer market. Every player who stays needs to have the right mentality and work for the prestige of the club."
SKY SPORT: ACCEPTED A SALARY 70-80% LOWER
According to Sky Sport, Fenerbahçe offered Kanté a salary that is 70-80% lower than what he earned at Al Ittihad, and the player accepted this offer. The same report claimed that Kanté earns 25 million euros annually at Al Ittihad, while Fenerbahçe proposed a salary of 7 million euros + bonuses.
CLAIM OF 8 MILLION EUROS FOR TRANSFER FEE
The report also shared information that Fenerbahçe could pay 8 million euros to Al Ittihad for the transfer fee. It was stated that the process will become clearer depending on the course of negotiations between the two clubs.
WORLD CUP GOAL AND "VISION" EMPHASIS
It was suggested that Kanté's acceptance of the pay cut was influenced by Fenerbahçe's recent transfers, the results achieved, and the club's goals. The report stated that the player is favorably inclined towards Fenerbahçe in terms of regular competition and visibility due to his goal of being included in the World Cup squad.
REMINDER OF SADDETTIN SARAN'S WORDS
President Sadettin Saran's words regarding the mid-season transfer period, "We expect at least one transfer to be completed today or tomorrow," were also brought back to the agenda.