Marco Verratti is preparing to leave Al-Arabi as his contract expires. He has caught the attention of Fenerbahçe, partly due to Mourinho's interest. Fenerbahçe has begun working on this transfer and is investigating Verratti's health status following a knee injury. Verratti is interested in playing for one more European team before potentially ending his career at his original club, Pescara.

Marco Veratti, who transferred to Qatar's Al-Arabi in 2023, plans to return to Europe as his contract ends next month. Mourinho wants Fenerbahçe to make a move after unsuccessful attempts to bring him to Manchester United and Roma. Fenerbahçe's sporting director Mario Branco is expected to meet Veratti's agent, Rafaela Pimenta.

Fenerbahçe's Football Director, Mário Branco, is making efforts to finalize the signing of Marco Verratti, who wants to leave Al-Arabi.