26.07.2026 22:30
The sale of Fenerbahçe's Portuguese right-back Nelson Semedo, who has a suitor from Saudi Arabia, has seriously come to the agenda. The yellow-navy team may part ways with the Portuguese player due to the foreign player rule.
Hot developments are taking place at Fenerbahçe, which is having difficulty structuring its squad due to the foreign player rule (10+4) and must send at least one of its 11 footballers born before 2003 from the team. Nelson Semedo's sale stands as a serious option on the table for the yellow-navy blues.
AL SHABAB BECOMES A CANDIDATE
Saudi Arabian representative Al Shabab is in the running for the Portuguese right-back, who gathered appreciation with his successful performance in the preparatory match against Górnik Zabrze. Following the sale of Fred, which was previously vetoed by head coach Ismail Kartal, the management has turned the focus to Semedo to overcome the crisis.
U23 FORMULA IN CASE OF DEPARTURE
In the event of Semedo's possible transfer, Mert Müldür and Ognjen Mimovic will remain in the right-back rotation. However, it is stated that the technical staff may request a new right-back reinforcement suitable for the U23 quota if the Portuguese player leaves.
SECOND DEPARTURE ALSO ON THE AGENDA
Although Semedo's sale will provide some relief to the quota problem, it may not be sufficient on its own. At Fenerbahçe, which wants to add a number 9 reinforcement to the squad, at least one of the players affected by the age limit may have to leave the team. In this context, Anderson Talisca and Jayden Oosterwolde are shown among the names closest to departure.