Following Al-Hilal's defeat to Fluminense in the Club World Cup quarter-final, Malcom engaged in a verbal altercation with fans, leading to a crisis within the club. It has been reported that Al-Hilal management is in advanced talks to mutually terminate his contract. Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe is reportedly waiting for this contract termination to proceed with an official move. The 28-year-old forward, with a history of playing for Bordeaux, Barcelona, and Zenit, joined Al-Hilal in 2023 for a transfer fee of 60 million Euros. During his tenure, he scored 37 goals and provided 31 assists in 98 appearances. Fenerbahçe, known for seizing similar opportunities in the past, is also interested in Renan Lodi from Al-Hilal. They plan to start official proceedings for both players once Malcom's contract is terminated and Lodi's transfer fee is finalized.