Fred, a Brazilian central midfielder, is reportedly considering a departure from Fenerbahçe. He has expressed a desire to return to his home country and is in discussions with Flamengo. Ajax from the Netherlands had also shown interest in the 32-year-old but withdrew due to the cost of the transfer.
Additionally, Fred's future could be linked to a potential transfer of N'Golo Kante from Al Ittihad, as Fred's name has been mentioned in a possible swap deal. The Brazil international has 32 caps for his country, joined his current club in August 2023, and is under contract until June 2027. He has provided 2 assists in 19 Süper Lig appearances this season. In January 2026, reports indicated that Olympiacos proposed a loan with an €11 million purchase option. A separate €9 million bid from the same club was also mentioned. During the same month, an offer from Atlético Mineiro was reportedly rejected.
