22.11.2025 17:10
Fenerbahçe's primary target in the winter transfer window, Merih Demiral's possibility of returning to the yellow-navy team has become difficult due to the very high salary offer made by Al Ahli. Although Merih responded positively to Fenerbahçe's call of "come in January," the Saudi club's contract move has changed the dynamics. The national defender's final decision is awaited.
Fenerbahçe is working hard to strengthen its defense line during the winter transfer period. Following head coach Domenico Tedesco's insistence on adding a center-back, the focus has shifted to Saudi Arabia, with the yellow-navy team’s number one target being Merih Demiral. However, a serious obstacle has emerged before the transfer.
FENERBAHÇE'S "COME IN JANUARY" CALL
According to Sözcü, Merih Demiral, who is open to the idea of returning to Fenerbahçe, where he was raised in the youth academy, has responded positively to the management's "come in January" offer. It has been stated that the national player is quite close to wearing the yellow-navy jersey again.
AL AHLI'S OFFER CHANGED THE BALANCE
However, Merih Demiral's club Al Ahli has offered a very high salary to extend the player's contract. The 27-year-old center-back currently earns 12.5 million euros annually. As the Saudi club's new offer exceeded this amount, Merih's decision-making process became more complicated. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, could only offer up to 7.5 million euros, which is the highest salary received by Skriniar. The decision that the national player will make is eagerly awaited.