That's why he said "Yes"! They announced Kante's reason for choosing Fenerbahçe.

That's why he said

13.01.2026 23:54

Fenerbahçe, who held a meeting with Kante's manager in Dubai, reached an agreement with the player side. The German press revealed the reason why Kante chose Fenerbahçe. The report stated that Kante was greatly influenced by Fenerbahçe's successful trajectory, the Guendouzi move, the projects offered to him, and the club's vision.

The Super League giant Fenerbahçe, which is continuing its transfer efforts, is approaching a happy ending in the transfer of French midfielder N'Golo Kante.

AGREEMENT REACHED WITH KANTE

Fenerbahçe's executive Ertan Torunoğulları and sporting director Devin Özek, who went to Dubai, held a meeting with the 34-year-old French midfielder's manager. In the meeting, an agreement was reached on Kante's individual terms. Sky reported that the yellow-navy team offered Kante a salary approximately 70-80% lower than his current salary at Al-Ittihad, and it was accepted.

REASON FOR CHOOSING FENERBAHÇE

The German press SKY De reported on why the French midfielder was convinced to join Fenerbahçe. The report stated that the star player was greatly influenced by Fenerbahçe's successful trajectory, the Matteo Guendouzi move, the projects offered to him, and the club's vision, which is why he responded positively to the offer.

NEGOTIATIONS WITH AL ITTIHAD CONTINUE

Fenerbahçe, which has reached an agreement on a 2.5-year contract with Kante, has turned its attention to the star player's club Al Ittihad. The yellow-navy team has started negotiations for a transfer fee with the Saudi team.

DATE OF ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL

Fenerbahçe executives, who are continuing negotiations with Al-Ittihad, plan to bring the star player to Istanbul by the weekend.

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