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Morocco World
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Mourinho Holds Firm on En-Nesyri
Fenerbahçe have reinforced their attacking line with the loan signing of Colombian forward Jhon Durán from Saudi side Al-Nassr while sticking to the Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri. Durán, 21, joins on a season-long deal with an option to buy, in a move aimed at bolstering José Mourinho's forward options rather than replacing En-Nesyri. Despite attracting significant interest from clubs in the Gulf, En-Nesyri remains central to Fenerbahçe's plans following a prolific 30-goal season, according to TRT Spor . The club are understood to have no intention of selling the 28-year-old unless an 'astronomical' offer lands on the desk. Signed for a club-record €19.5m, En-Nesyri is under contract until 2029 and is seen as essential to Mourinho's side despite criticism earlier and towards the end of the season after an extended goal drought and some lacklustre performances. According to transfer guru Fabricio Romano, Durán arrives in Istanbul just months after his high-profile €77m move from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr. While the striker showed promise in the Saudi Pro League with eight goals in 13 appearances, he struggled to fully settle. Fenerbahçe have paid a reported €7m loan fee, with Durán expected to earn €15m over the course of the season. The Turkish club also hold an option to make the transfer permanent until 2030. The signing offers Mourinho tactical variety, allowing the Portuguese coach to rotate between the two strikers or partner them both in a two-forward game plan. Fenerbahçe fans will hope the new partnership helps deliver the silverware that has eluded them in recent seasons. Fenerbahçe last won the Turkish Süper Lig title in the 2013–14 season. It's been over a decade since they lifted the league trophy – something the club, and José Mourinho in particular, will be desperate to put right. Tags: En-NesyriFenerbahceMourinho
Morocco World
12-06-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
En-Nesyri Set for Saudi Switch as Al Hilal Prepare Bid
Youssef En-Nesyri might be on the move once more – and this time, Saudi Arabia is calling. After a prolific season with Fenerbahçe, where he netted 30 goals and chipped in with seven assists across 52 games, the Moroccan forward has caught the eye of Al Hilal. The Saudi giants, who have just brought in Simone Inzaghi as manager, are ready to splash €40 million to lure him away from Istanbul. Fenerbahçe, who signed En-Nesyri from Sevilla for €19.5 million last year, are open to the deal. And they're not the only ones who stand to gain. Sevilla smartly included a 10% sell-on clause, meaning they'd pocket around €4 million from the transfer – a considerable sum at a time when they're missing out on European competition. This isn't the first time Saudi clubs have come knocking. Al Nassr had tried their luck with a €35 million offer last January, but Fenerbahçe held firm. Now, with a bigger bid on the table and En-Nesyri reportedly open to a new challenge after much backlash from fans in recent weeks, the stars might be aligning. If the move goes through, Fenerbahçe could use the cash to go after Aleksandar Mitrovic, who ironically plays for Al Hilal, as they look to bolster their frontline once again and compete for silverware next season. Tags: Al HilalFenerbahceSaudi pro leagueYoussef En-Nesyri
Morocco World
02-06-2025
- 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
Morocco World
12-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Fenerbahçe to Cash In on Amrabat and En-Nesyri
Fenerbahçe are preparing to offload four big names this summer, with Moroccan duo Sofyan Amrabat and Youssef En-Nesyri topping the sale list. The Turkish giants are aiming to collect at least €60 million in transfer fees as they reshape their squad, according to Türkiye Newspaper . Amrabat, currently on loan from Fiorentina, is expected to see his €13 million buy option triggered before being flipped for €20 million, netting Fenerbahçe a tidy €7 million profit. En-Nesyri, meanwhile, is reportedly close to securing a €35 million move to Saudi Arabia. A blockbuster deal, but one that comes after a dramatic fall from grace. When the Moroccan striker arrived from Sevilla last summer, fans believed they'd landed the missing piece – a target man No.9 ready to deliver titles. And for a while, he looked every bit the part, firing 26 goals and providing 7 assists in 47 appearances. From August to February, he was electric. But since March 2, when he last scored against Antalyaspor, En-Nesyri has gone cold. However, the Moroccan hitman finally silenced the doubters on Friday night, finding the net in Fenerbahçe's emphatic 4-1 away victory over Başakşehir. It was En-Nesyri's 17th league goal of the season, adding to his four assists, keeping him firmly in the race for the Golden Boot. His strike came as part of a dominant second-half display, as Fenerbahçe closed the gap to leaders Galatasaray to five points with three matches remaining. The goal ended a two-month drought just days after the forward was booed off in the derby defeat to Beşiktaş. It was a much-needed response from the 27-year-old, who had faced heavy criticism in recent weeks. Even José Mourinho, who once defended him publicly, now faces growing pressure. 'En-Nesyri scored 26 goals without taking penalties. He went through a challenging period during Ramadan, where he lost some of his form, but he is starting to get back to his best. He has proven that he is regaining his physical condition. He will play a key role in the remaining seven matches of the season, without a doubt,' Mourinho insisted earlier this month. With veteran Edin Dzeko and midfielder Sebastian Szymanski also tipped for €5 million exits each, Fenerbahçe's summer clear-out looks inevitable. Tags: FenerbahceSofyan AmrabatYoussef En-Nesyri
Morocco World
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
En-Nesyri Under Fire: From Hero to Headache at Fenerbahçe
When Youssef En-Nesyri arrived in Istanbul last summer, Fenerbahçe fans thought they'd landed a lethal target man, a proven goalscorer from Sevilla who was meant to propel them to titles and European glory. For a while, he did just that – before it all went down. The Moroccan forward lit up the Süper Lig in his early months, chalking up 26 goals and 7 assists in 47 appearances this season. From August to February, he was electric – tearing up defenses, bagging braces for fun, and even entering conversations around the world's top scorers. But then came March. And the goals stopped. In Sunday's derby against Beşiktaş, the 27-year-old was hauled off in the 70th minute to the sound of boos and whistles from the home fans. Fenerbahçe lost 1-0 and with it, perhaps, their grip on the title. They now trail Galatasaray by five points, and their patience is now dwindling. Pundits aren't holding back either. Erman Özgür, speaking to TivibuSport , didn't mince his words: 'You threw away another 70 minutes of Fenerbahçe's time, saying you would save En-Nesyri in the eyes of the fans… You save yourself first.' Since netting against Antalyaspor on March 2, En-Nesyri has failed to find the back of the net. Even José Mourinho, who publicly backed the striker, is feeling the heat. 'En-Nesyri scored 26 goals without taking penalties. He went through a challenging period during Ramadan, where he lost some of his form, but he is starting to get back to his best. He has proven that he is regaining his physical condition. He will play a key role in the remaining seven matches of the season, without a doubt,' said the Portuguese boss earlier this month. That faith, though, has yet to bear fruit. Despite the slump, En-Nesyri remains a man in demand. West Ham and Saudi giants Al-Nassr are rumoured to be circling, and with a contract until 2026, Fenerbahçe may well look to cash in this summer. So, can En-Nesyri rediscover his killer flair before the season ends, or has his time in Kadıköy already run its course? Tags: FenerbahceJose MourinhoTurkeyYoussef En-Nesyri
