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Morocco World
a day ago
- Sport
- Morocco World
Youssef En-Nesyri Linked With Move to Aston Villa
Youssef En-Nesyri could be on the move again this summer, with Aston Villa among the clubs reportedly interested in signing the Fenerbahçe striker. The Moroccan international only joined the Turkish side last summer from Sevilla for a club-record fee of €19.5 million. He went on to score 30 goals in all competitions in his first season, including 20 in the Super Lig, six in the Europa League and four in the Turkish Cup. Despite his goal tally, En-Nesyri has faced growing frustration from sections of the Fenerbahçe fanbase, with the 26-year-old even booed in recent matches. According to reports in Turkiye, the forward is not keen to stay in Istanbul and is open to a move away. Fenerbahçe received offers for the striker during the January window but opted to delay any decision until the end of the season. With the summer transfer window now open, the club is expected to revisit those discussions. Aston Villa have been named as a serious contender for his signature. The Premier League side are reportedly preparing a €20 million bid. Villa's sporting director Monchi, previously worked with En-Nesyri at Sevilla and is understood to be keen on a reunion. En-Nesyri played 52 matches for Fenerbahçe this season and added seven assists to his 30 goals. He scored in the final league game of the season against Konyaspor, capping off a campaign that saw him rise to fourth in the club's all-time single-season scoring charts. Only Enner Valencia, Aykut Kocaman and Tanju Çolak have recorded more goals in a campaign for the club. Fenerbahçe finished the season empty-handed, missing out on the league title and domestic cups, and the lack of silverware has added to the uncertainty surrounding En-Nesyri's future. The club are believed to be open to offers and will weigh up any bids against their investment. Tags: Aston VillaFenerbahceSevillaYoussef En-Nesyri
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Premier League duo refuse to play for Mourinho in final game for Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce were without Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic for the final game of the Super Lig season and the pair had to receive their departing gifts in the stadium kitchen Edin Dzeko was among two outgoing Fenerbahce stars who refused to play in the final match of the season - instead saying their goodbyes to the club from the kitchen inside the stadium. Dzeko and Dusan Tadic, formerly of Southampton, will both say goodbye to the Turkish club but have opted against running out in the last match. They welcomed Konyaspor on Sunday for a dead-rubber match to finish their Super Lig campaign. The title race has been dominated by Fenerbahce's rivals Galatasaray and Jose Mourinho 's side have had to make do with second spot. Dzeko and Tadic were wary of fan unrest as they prepare to leave the club over the summer. The pair were due to receive commemorative plaques to honour their service to the club on the pitch, but instead they had to receive the gongs in the club kitchen at their stadium as they looked to avoid any backlash from the angry Fenerbahce fanbase. Tadic, who has previously excelled with Ajax, has since confirmed the pair made themselves unavailable to play in the game. He said on social media: "It was a decision we made together with Dzeko not to play in the last match. We didn't want to damage Fenerbahce's image. "The fans have always supported us. The way we said goodbye is not a problem for me. I would have preferred it to be in the stadium, but the ambience is not very good at the moment. That's why it's better to be that way." Fenerbahce's domestic frustration continues and, whilst being competitive, they've struggled to land silverware. Despite concern over Mourinho's future it has now been confirmed that the Special One will remain in Istanbul for the second year of his contract. He said on Monday: "If you ask me if I'm going to be here next season, I refer to the last [Fenerbahce] president's appearance on TV a couple of weeks ago, where the president said that he wants me to stay and he is counting on me to stay for the next season. "That is public. That's it. I think he was clear. If anything changes from that day, I was not told. I can confirm that these words were exactly the same words that I was told when we met. So that for me is a very clear situation." Fenerbahce president Ali Koç said he wanted Mourinho to continue "for stability".
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Two former Premier League stars refuse to play for Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in their final game for the club
It was another trophyless season in Istanbul - and fans were not happy MOUR PROBLEMS Two former Premier League stars refuse to play for Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in their final game for the club Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO departing Fenerbache stars refused to play in the final match of the season - and had to say their goodbyes from the stadium KITCHENS. Jose Mourinho's side welcomed Konyaspor on Sunday for a dead-rubber match to finish the Super Lig campaign. 2 Jose Mourinho has suffered a tough first season in Turkey Credit: Getty 2 Edin Dzeko (left) and Dusan Tadic (centre) missed the final game of the season as they feared a fan backlash Credit: YouTube/Fenerbahce The Turkish title race has been dominated by Fenerbahce's crosstown rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho's men have been playing catch-up for most of the season and ended the campaign 11 points behind their Istanbul neighbours. Neither Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic were included in Mourinho's matchday squad for the game against Konyaspor. Tadic, 36, has since confirmed the pair made themselves unavailable to play in the game. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL CHAMPING AT THE BIT Fergie arrives at CL final as his £2m-a-year Man Utd role ends The two former Prem stars were wary of fan unrest as they prepare to leave the club over the summer. Dzeko, 39, and Tadic were due to receive commemorative plaques to honour their service to the club. But they had to receive the gongs in the club KITCHENS - in a bid to avoid any backlash from the furious Fenerbahce fanbase. Tadic wrote on social media: "It was a decision we made together with Dzeko not to play in the last match. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "We didn't want to damage Fenerbahce's image. "The fans have always supported us. The way we said goodbye is not a problem for me. Crazy moment Jose Mourinho pinches Galatasaray manager's NOSE before he falls to ground sparking chaos "I would have preferred it to be in the stadium, but the ambience is not very good at the moment. "That's why it's better to be that way." Dzeko, who previously played for Manchester City, scored 46 goals in 99 games for Fenerbahce. Ex-Southampton winger Tadic joined the club in 2023 and netted 29 times in 109 matches. Fenerbahce have now won just one trophy since 2014 - a solitary Turkish Cup last season. Mourinho spent much of the campaign warring with the Turkish FA over refereeing standards. He was also hit with a three-match ban for pinching the nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk in a bad-tempered Istanbul derby. And The Special One was forced to deny accusations of racism after claiming Galatasaray players were "jumping like monkeys" trying to win a penalty.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Two former Premier League stars refuse to play for Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in their final game for the club
TWO departing Fenerbache stars refused to play in the final match of the season - and had to say their goodbyes from the stadium KITCHENS. Jose Mourinho's side welcomed Konyaspor on Sunday for a dead-rubber match to finish the Super Lig campaign. Advertisement 2 Jose Mourinho has suffered a tough first season in Turkey Credit: Getty 2 Edin Dzeko (left) and Dusan Tadic (centre) missed the final game of the season as they feared a fan backlash Credit: YouTube/Fenerbahce The Turkish title race has been dominated by Fenerbahce's crosstown rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho's men have been playing catch-up for most of the season and ended the campaign 11 points behind their Istanbul neighbours. Neither Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic were included in Mourinho's matchday squad for the game against Konyaspor. Tadic, 36, has since confirmed the pair made themselves unavailable to play in the game. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The two former Prem stars were wary of fan unrest as they prepare to leave the club over the summer. Dzeko, 39, and Tadic were due to receive commemorative plaques to honour their service to the club. But they had to receive the gongs in the club KITCHENS - in a bid to avoid any backlash from the furious Fenerbahce fanbase. Tadic wrote on social media: "It was a decision we made together with Dzeko not to play in the last match. Advertisement Most read in Sport Live Blog BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "We didn't want to damage Fenerbahce's image. "The fans have always supported us. The way we said goodbye is not a problem for me. Crazy moment Jose Mourinho pinches Galatasaray manager's NOSE before he falls to ground sparking chaos "I would have preferred it to be in the stadium, but the ambience is not very good at the moment. Advertisement "That's why it's better to be that way." Dzeko, who previously played for Ex-Southampton winger Tadic joined the club in 2023 and netted 29 times in 109 matches. Fenerbahce have now won just one trophy since 2014 - a solitary Turkish Cup last season. Advertisement Mourinho spent much of the campaign He was also hit with a three-match ban for And The Special One was forced to deny accusations of racism after claiming
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Two former Premier League stars refuse to play for Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in their final game for the club
TWO departing Fenerbache stars refused to play in the final match of the season - and had to say their goodbyes from the stadium KITCHENS. Jose Mourinho 's side welcomed Konyaspor on Sunday for a dead-rubber match to finish the Super Lig campaign. 2 2 The Turkish title race has been dominated by Fenerbahce 's crosstown rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho's men have been playing catch-up for most of the season and ended the campaign 11 points behind their Istanbul neighbours. Neither Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic were included in Mourinho's matchday squad for the game against Konyaspor. Tadic, 36, has since confirmed the pair made themselves unavailable to play in the game. The two former Prem stars were wary of fan unrest as they prepare to leave the club over the summer. Dzeko, 39, and Tadic were due to receive commemorative plaques to honour their service to the club. But they had to receive the gongs in the club KITCHENS - in a bid to avoid any backlash from the furious Fenerbahce fanbase. Tadic wrote on social media: "It was a decision we made together with Dzeko not to play in the last match. "We didn't want to damage Fenerbahce's image. "The fans have always supported us. The way we said goodbye is not a problem for me. Crazy moment Jose Mourinho pinches Galatasaray manager's NOSE before he falls to ground sparking chaos "I would have preferred it to be in the stadium, but the ambience is not very good at the moment. "That's why it's better to be that way." Dzeko, who previously played for Manchester City, scored 46 goals in 99 games for Fenerbahce. Ex-Southampton winger Tadic joined the club in 2023 and netted 29 times in 109 matches. Fenerbahce have now won just one trophy since 2014 - a solitary Turkish Cup last season. Mourinho spent much of the campaign warring with the Turkish FA over refereeing standards. He was also hit with a three-match ban for pinching the nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk in a bad-tempered Istanbul derby. And The Special One was forced to deny accusations of racism after claiming Galatasaray players were "jumping like monkeys" trying to win a penalty.
