14.01.2026 16:30
It was reported that Fenerbahçe made a 25 million euro offer to Atletico Madrid for Sörloth, which could rise to 30 million euros. It was stated that a yearly salary of 12 million euros was proposed to Sörloth, and the transfer did not happen during the winter transfer window due to Simeone not wanting to let the player go and for family reasons. Sadettin Saran spoke with Alexander Sörloth via FaceTime. It was mentioned that during this conversation, Sörloth said, "I can't come during the winter transfer window. I would really like to, but for now, this transfer will not happen."
The background of Fenerbahçe's attempt to sign Alexander Sörloth, who plays for Atletico Madrid, has become clear. While the details of the offer made to both the club and the player by the yellow-navy team have emerged, the reasons for the transfer not happening during the mid-season have also been shared.
PRESIDENT SARAN SPOKE WITH SÖRLOTH
Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran spoke with Alexander Sörloth via FaceTime. It was reported that Sörloth said in this conversation, "I can't come during the mid-season. I would love to, but this transfer won't happen for now."
25 MILLION EURO OFFER TO ATLETICO MADRID
It was reported that Fenerbahçe executive Ertan Torunoğulları shared the details of the offer made to the club in a statement to Sercan Hamzaoğlu. Torunoğulları stated, "We offered 25 million euros to Atletico Madrid, and we were going to increase it to 30 million euros to complete this transfer."
12 MILLION EURO ANNUAL SALARY FOR SÖRLOTH
On the other hand, it was claimed that the yellow-navy team offered the 30-year-old Norwegian striker an annual salary of 12 million euros and that a preliminary agreement was reached on this amount.
WHY DIDN'T THE TRANSFER HAPPEN? "SIMEONE AND FAMILY" DETAIL
It was noted that Sörloth conveyed to Sadettin Saran that parting ways during the mid-season would be difficult, stating, "I spoke with Diego Simeone, he wants to keep me in the team until the end of the season. Also, our second child has just been born, and my wife doesn't want to change countries for now."
OPEN DOOR FOR THE END OF THE SEASON
The report emphasized that Sörloth was sad for not being able to accept Fenerbahçe's offer and left an "open door" for the yellow-navy team for the end of the season.
HIS PERFORMANCE THIS SEASON AND CONTRACT
Alexander Sörloth has played 24 matches this season wearing the Atletico Madrid jersey. The Norwegian striker scored 7 goals and provided 1 assist in these matches, contributing directly to 8 goals. It was stated that Sörloth's contract with Atletico Madrid continues until 2028.