07.08.2026 11:20
Fenerbahce, who want to have the striker transfer ready for the play-offs, continue their contacts for Vangelis Pavlidis, who wears the Benfica jersey. It was reported that during the transfer process, the Greek striker spoke with Kerem Akturkoglu to get information about Fenerbahce, and the national player gave a positive reference to his former teammate.
Continuing its efforts to complete the striker transfer before the play-offs, Fenerbahçe is maintaining its attempts to sign Benfica's Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis. The Yellow-Navy blues want the harmony Pavlidis especially achieved with Kerem Aktürkoğlu at Benfica to continue in Istanbul. According to information from Portugal, the talks between the two clubs are expected to conclude with a transfer fee of approximately 45 million euros.
PAVLIDIS CALLED KEREM
While transfer negotiations continue, it was learned that Pavlidis had a phone conversation with Kerem Aktürkoğlu. It was stated that the 27-year-old striker asked, "How is Fenerbahçe?" and Kerem Aktürkoğlu replied to his former teammate, "I want you to come. You will love it here. You will score many goals and adapt very easily. We can relive our Benfica days."
RELEASE CLAUSE IS 100 MILLION EUROS
Benfica added Vangelis Pavlidis to their squad in the summer of 2024 from AZ Alkmaar for a transfer fee of 18 million euros. The Greek footballer has a contract with the Portuguese club until 2029. Pavlidis's contract also includes a release clause of 100 million euros.
64 GOALS, 18 ASSISTS AT BENFICA
Pavlidis, who has played 112 matches so far in his Benfica career, has recorded a performance of 64 goals and 18 assists.
PLAN B ENDRICK
While Fenerbahçe continues its attempts for Pavlidis, it is also working on alternative names. It was stated that one of the most important options on the Yellow-Navy management's agenda is Real Madrid's young star Endrick. The 20-year-old footballer, who can play both as a striker and on the left wing, provides an advantage to Fenerbahçe in terms of the U23 foreign player quota.
It was learned that the young star's priority is to transfer to a team where he can play regularly. Fenerbahçe plans to accelerate its efforts for Endrick if it cannot achieve the desired result in the Pavlidis transfer.