Fenerbahçe Nears Major Signing With Kerem Aktürkoğlu

Fenerbahçe is about to complete the transfer of Turkish winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu from Benfica. This could be one of the biggest deals of the summer.

KEREM AKTÜRKOĞLU TRANSFER ALMOST COMPLETE

Negotiations are going well, with both Fenerbahçe and Benfica close to agreeing. Fenerbahçe has agreed on contract terms with the 26-year-old player. He is expected to sign a 4+1-year deal, earning €4.5 million per season plus bonuses.

The transfer fee is reported to be between €20 million and €25 million. Fenerbahçe directors have traveled to Portugal to finalize the deal. Aktürkoğlu will travel to Istanbul once he completes some formalities. A grand ceremony is expected at the airport when he arrives. According to reports, Fenerbahçe’s priority is securing Kerem Aktürkoğlu to strengthen their squad.

KEREM’S RECENT FORM AND TEAM CONTEXT

Aktürkoğlu joined Benfica from Galatasaray for €12 million last season. He has played in 54 matches, contributing 16 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. His performances have made him stand out in Portugal. Notably, Fenerbahçe is trying to sign Turkish international Kerem Aktürkoğlu to boost their chances for the upcoming season.

Last season, Benfica finished as Primeira Liga runners-up to Sporting CP. They are now preparing for the Champions League qualifiers against Nice. Fenerbahçe finished last season in second place in the Süper Lig, missing the title to Galatasaray. The club hopes that Aktürkoğlu’s return to Turkey will improve their squad and title chances.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR FENERBAHÇE AND BENFICA?

Fenerbahçe’s next official match is the Süper Lig opener against Alanyaspor, in the middle of their tie for a spot in the Champions League group stage with Eredivisie’s 3rd placed team, Feyenoord. The team aims to start their campaign strongly and close the gap at the top. Benfica, on the other hand, is focusing on their Champions League tie with Nice, dealing with the loss of a key player. If the deal is completed this week, Fenerbahçe will secure their top summer target. Aktürkoğlu could even be available for their second league fixture. Galatasaray will also benefit from the deal, earning a percentage of Benfica’s profit.