Mourinho Wants Brahim Díaz at Fenerbahçe – But Madrid Say No
Turkish media recently claimed that Fenerbahçe were pursuing the Moroccan international, fuelled by his close friendship with former player Arda Güler. Fans of the Istanbul club stormed his most recent Instagram post with over 120,000 comments urging him to join them.
However, Spanish outlet AS reports that Díaz has no intention of leaving the Santiago Bernabéu. He remains committed to Real Madrid and is in discussions with the club to extend his contract beyond 2027.
The club values his professionalism and sees him as an important squad player, despite not being a regular starter. He is considered a reliable backup to Jude Bellingham and someone who offers depth across attacking positions.
Meanwhile, Fichajes reports that a Saudi club has made a €65 million offer for the player. The unnamed club's bid reportedly surprised Real Madrid's board and is being evaluated. The offer could be tempting, given the depth in Madrid's attacking line-up.
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has reportedly told Díaz he is not in the starting plans for the 2025–26 season, according to Marca. The midfielder is expected to begin the campaign on the bench, but has been assured that all players will be given chances to fight for a place.
Díaz played just 103 minutes at the Club World Cup and was left out of important fixtures against Juventus and Borussia Dortmund. He also struggled for consistent minutes under former manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Despite that, the 25-year-old has collected six trophies with Real Madrid, including the UEFA Champions League. He also won a Serie A title during his loan spell at AC Milan.
Díaz's current contract runs until 2027.
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