Fenerbahce announced the transfer of N'Golo Kante. Al-Ittihad posted a farewell message regarding Kante. Fenerbahce will share a transfer video following license procedures.

Ngolo Kanté's contract at Al-Ittihad was terminated, allowing him to move to Fenerbahçe. According to Fabrizio Romano, Kanté signed a contract with Fenerbahçe until June 2028 after the contract termination. Following issues with documents and an official statement, Fenerbahçe and Al-Ittihad received approval from FIFA. Kanté only wanted to join Fenerbahçe.

According to Transfermarkt, Fenerbahce have signed N'Golo Kanté after the deal initially collapsed due to an administrative error by Al-Ittihad. On Tuesday, FIFA intervened, allowing the transfer to proceed even though the window had closed in Saudi Arabia. Kanté has appeared in the Süper Lig registration system, and an announcement is expected soon.

N'Golo Kante's transfer to Fenerbahçe, which was initially canceled, turned positive after intense efforts. Fenerbahçe reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad for Kante's transfer in exchange for Youssef En-Nesyri and 4 million Euros. According to beIN Sports, Al-Ittihad agreed to terminate Kante's contract. Fenerbahçe has officially reported the transfer to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).

N'Golo Kanté's departure has been officially announced by Al-Ittihad. An initial transfer for the player to Fenerbahçe had failed because of an error made by Al-Ittihad while finalizing the transaction with FIFA. Al-Ittihad accepted the termination of Kanté's contract, which was set to expire in June of the following year, and the player will subsequently join Fenerbahçe.

Fanatik reports that Fenerbahce worked intensively for French star N'Golo Kante and succeeded in convincing him, but the transfer stalled because the club could not obtain permission from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.

N'Golo Kanté has reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe. Al-Ittihad, where Kanté is currently under contract, has agreed with him to terminate his contract. The experienced Frenchman is seeking a transfer to Europe in anticipation of the World Cup.

According to FT, negotiations between Al Ittihad and Fenerbahce are resuming after the transfer failed. The deal, which initially failed because of missing documents, is now expected to proceed after a brief halt. In Istanbul, N'Golo Kanté has signed a contract after medical examinations.

An exchange deal between Fenerbahçe and Al Ittihad for N’Golo Kanté and Youssef En-Nesyri failed due to a registration problem in the TMS. Negotiations are set to resume for a direct transfer involving only N’Golo Kanté, from which Al Ittihad would receive a transfer fee. Kanté is in the last months of his contract, which concludes in June. The transfer window in Turkey is open until Friday, but the Saudi transfer window is closed.

Fenerbahce's transfer of N'Golo Kante was cancelled due to a last-minute issue, and the club made an official statement on the matter. According to Saudi media, after a system malfunction was resolved, there are positive developments in finding a legal solution between Al-Ittihad and Fenerbahce for the transfer. Sources from England stated that Kante refused to train with Al-Ittihad today and is pressuring the management to allow his move to Fenerbahce. The Turkish club has until February 6 to resolve the issue.

According to Transfermarkt, N'Golo Kanté's transfer to Fenerbahce did not proceed after the deal failed at the last minute. This outcome occurred despite confidence from both the club and the player's representatives that the transfer would be finalized on deadline day. Kanté's contract with Al Ittihad concludes in the summer, and Fenerbahce had an agreed fee with the Saudi club. The player had also agreed to personal terms and was making preparations to fly to Istanbul, but the deal was halted by an administrative error from Al-Ittihad. Fenerbahce issued a statement which explained that the transfer process involved Al Ittihad, N’Golo Kanté, and Youssef En-Nesyri. In the statement, the club said that the procedures could not be finished within the registration period because of an erroneous TMS information entry by the other club. Fenerbahce added that a request for an extension was made and discussions with FIFA were held, but Al Ittihad failed to complete the procedures and offered no justification. For this reason, the transfer could not be finalized. Kanté will stay in Saudi Arabia until the season concludes but may still join Fenerbahce upon his contract's expiration. It is understood that he is receptive to the move.

Fenerbahçe have announced that N'Golo Kanté will not be joining from Al Ittihad this winter. According to Fenerbahçe, the transfer will not proceed because Al Ittihad delayed the paperwork. An appeal to FIFA was unsuccessful. Fenerbahçe stated that an agreement with the player had been established, his medical examination was successfully completed, and all requirements were fulfilled on time. The club added that the transfer will not occur due to a mistake by Al Ittihad in submitting the transfer in the system, and that Al Ittihad failed to provide a valid reason for this.

According to Africafoot, Fenerbahçe SK submitted all documents for N'Golo Kanté's file on the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS), but the operation was not validated within the regulatory deadlines. This prevented its official confirmation before the market's legal closure. Due to this administrative delay, Fenerbahçe, jointly with Al Ittihad and N'Golo Kanté, filed for an exceptional license and an extension request to regularize the situation outside the usual transfer window timeframe. An official request for an additional delay was also sent to the Saudi Pro League to obtain exceptional authorization for the late validation of the operation. Currently, no formal response has been communicated by the competent authorities. Africafoot revealed that the sports and financial agreements had reached an advanced stage.

Journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu reports that Fenerbahce has already uploaded the necessary documents for the transfer of N’Golo Kanté to the FIFA transfer portal. According to the journalist, the transfer is part of a player exchange.

According to TRT Spor, Fenerbahce has reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad for the transfer of N'Golo Kante. The same report states the 34-year-old French player will come to Istanbul shortly to undergo medical examinations and sign the official contract. Fenerbahce official Ali Gürbüz said that there is currently no problem with the Kante transfer and that they will announce everything in one or two days. He added that they need to submit the list.

The transfer of Karim Benzema to Al-Hilal will enable pending transfer matters to proceed, particularly the departure of N’Golo Kanté to Fenerbahçe.

Transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg has reported that N'Golo Kanté is leaving Al-Ittihad for Fenerbahçe. A payment of about four million euros will be made by the Turkish club to the Saudi Arabian club. The 2018 World Cup winner will sign a contract lasting until mid-2028 and is set to undergo his medical examination soon.

Fenerbahce is reportedly close to presenting N'Golo Kanté on a two-year contract. After negotiations throughout January, Sky Sports reports that Fenerbahce has reached an agreement with Al-Ittihad for the purchase of the French midfielder. The Turkish club is believed to pay around four million euros for Kanté, who will soon undergo his medical check and complete the transfer. According to Sky, the 34-year-old Frenchman will be given a two-year deal at Fenerbahce. Kanté has played for Al-Ittihad since the summer of 2023.

A report from Fanatik states that N'Golo Kante missed Al-Ittihad's last match against Najma due to an injury. The report also states that Fenerbahce is making significant efforts to sign the player and has initiated proceedings for the transfer.

Ertan Torunoğulları and Devin Özek have taken action for the transfer of N'Golo Kante to Fenerbahce. A report by Fabrizio Romano states that Fenerbahce is preparing to make a swap offer to Al-Ittihad for the player. The report also mentioned that the details of the player to be included in the swap were not specified and that a new development could occur soon.

Fanatik reports that Fenerbahçe is making every effort to sign N'Golo Kante, and the club's final offer to Al-Ittihad is awaited. The report states that Fenerbahçe is prepared to offer up to 9 million euros for the transfer fee. Al-Ittihad's coach Sergio Conceiçao wants Kante to stay at the club, but Kante remains determined to play for Fenerbahçe despite his coach's insistence.

According to Turkish sports journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Fenerbahce has submitted a new offer of four million euros for N’Golo Kanté. Al Ittihad will make a decision about the offer after the match against Al Fateh on Thursday at 16:00.

According to Fanatik, in negotiations for N'Golo Kante, Al Ittihad have reduced their asking price to 9 million Euro, while Fenerbahce have increased their offer to 7.5 million Euro. The report mentions that Al Ittihad initially requested 10 million Euro and wanted to find a replacement before selling, while Fenerbahce's starting offer was 5 million Euro. The report adds that an agreement is expected to be reached soon, as the difference between the clubs has significantly narrowed. It is also reported that Fenerbahce plans to bring Kante to Istanbul this week to be included in the squad for the upcoming league match, and the player is expected to sign a 1.5-year contract.

According to Fanatik, Fenerbahçe made an official offer to Al-Ittihad for N'Golo Kante yesterday at noon, with the transfer fee reported to be a double-digit figure. The report also stated that the Arab club had stated in the first meeting that they would not let Kante go for free. Per the same report, an agreement is now close to being finalized and is expected to be completed within the next 24 hours. The report adds that Fenerbahçe's goal is to have Kante ready for the match against Kocaelispor on Monday, and that club officials conducted transfer talks in Dubai.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Fenerbahce is set to complete the signing of N’Golo Kanté as their second midfield acquisition of the winter transfer window. The agreement between Kanté and Al Ittihad is expected to be finalized by the end of the day. There are details to be resolved regarding the French midfielder's release, as he has 6 months remaining on his contract, which runs until June 30, 2026. For weeks, Fenerbahce had already reached a total agreement with Kanté for a January transfer, but the Saudi club had previously obstructed the transfer.

According to Fanatik, Fenerbahce intends to increase its previous 5 million Euro offer to finalize the transfer of N'Golo Kante, as negotiations had stalled because Al Ittihad most recently demanded 10 million Euro. The outlet also states that Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran instructed that the process be completed without further delay. Ertan Torunoğulları is expected to travel again to Saudi Arabia this week. The Fenerbahce management's goal is for Kante to be in the squad for the upcoming league match against Kocaelispor.

Fenerbahçe is interested in signing Al-Ittihad midfielder N'Golo Kanté in this winter transfer window. The daily L'Equipe reports that the Turkish club has made a new proposal to the Saudi team to purchase the French international. Kanté is under contract until the upcoming June. The former Caen player has already reached an agreement on contractual terms with the current second-placed team in the Süper Lig. Al-Ittihad was initially reluctant to lose the Frenchman mid-season, and it is uncertain if the club will allow Kanté's departure in January.

According to Fanatik, Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran has instructed his team to complete the transfer of N'Golo Kante. The report states that officials will soon travel to Dubai to attempt to reach an agreement with Al Ittihad and bring Kante to Istanbul.

Fanatik reports that Fenerbahce's management has been working for about two weeks to sign N'Golo Kante from Al-Ittihad. Fenerbahce has given an ultimatum to Al-Ittihad, stating that the deal will no longer be pursued after Friday. The midfielder is also applying pressure on his own team to be able to transfer to Fenerbahce. Al-Ittihad is asking for a €10 million fee for Kante, while Fenerbahce has decided not to exceed €5 million.

Domenico Tedesco wants to add N'Golo Kanté to the midfield of Fenerbahce by the conclusion of the winter transfer window. According to Takvim, Fenerbahce has increased its contacts with Kanté's agent and has the objective of completing the transfer soon. For Kanté, Al-Ittihad has requested 10 million euros, while Fenerbahce is offering 5 million euros. Kanté recently rejected a 30 million euro contract extension from Al-Ittihad and is reportedly willing to forgo his salary for the remaining six months to transfer to Fenerbahce.

Fenerbahce are continuing their efforts to sign N'Golo Kante from Al-Ittihad and are preparing a final proposal to send this week. Although there are no issues from the player's side, an agreement with the club is still being negotiated. Kante is still a priority for Fenerbahce, and the club wants to act quickly to avoid Premier League clubs becoming involved.

Fenerbahçe is continuing negotiations with Al-Ittihad for the transfer of N'Golo Kante. According to reports in the Saudi Arabian press, the talks have progressed positively in the last 24 hours.

According to Fanatik, Al-Ittihad had previously agreed with Fenerbahce for N'Golo Kante but then changed their position, stating they will sell him after they find his replacement. Al-Ittihad is now demanding a 10 million Euro transfer fee for N'Golo Kante. Fenerbahce does not intend to pay this fee for the 34-year-old player, whose contract expires at the end of the season, and the club aims to complete the transfer for around 4 million Euro. N'Golo Kante has reportedly rejected the latest contract offer from his current club and remains insistent on joining Fenerbahce.

Fenerbahce and N'Golo Kante have reached an agreement, and the club's management continues negotiations with Al-Ittihad. N'Golo Kante expressed his determination, stating that he wants to wear the Fenerbahce jersey in the second half of the season. Both Fenerbahce and N'Golo Kante are applying significant pressure on the Saudi club Al-Ittihad to finalize the deal. Football executive Ertan Torunoğulları and sporting director Devin Özek are expected to travel to Saudi Arabia again this week to conclude the transfer.

According to Romano, Premier League clubs are exploring the possibility of intervening in N'Golo Kante's potential transfer to Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce are actively trying to complete the deal with Al-Ittihad and are proceeding with determination, aware of English clubs trying to understand if there is a way to become involved in the transaction. The agreement with the player is nearly complete and in the final stages, with some details being finalized. Fenerbahce continue to believe that the player wants to join them and move to Turkey. Regarding the club-to-club negotiations, they are waiting to finalize the deal with Al-Ittihad, and the transfer of Kante to Fenerbahce is currently in progress.

According to Fanatik, Fenerbahce had reached an agreement with N'Golo Kante, and club officials met with Al-Ittihad for the player after the Al-Ittihad-Al Ettifaq match. Al-Ittihad Sporting Director Ramon Planes stated that Sergio Conceicao wants to keep Kante in the team until the end of the season. Fenerbahce does not want to postpone the deal to the summer and will continue contacts tomorrow. Kante's stance in the next 48 hours will be a determining factor in the immediate completion of the transfer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer of N'Golo Kanté to Fenerbahçe appears increasingly likely. The club has not held talks with the player about a contract extension, while Fenerbahçe is applying serious pressure on Al-Ittihad regarding the transfer.

According to Fanatik, Fenerbahce's transfer committee members Ertan Torunogullari, Devin Ozek, and Omer Topbas flew to Abu Dhabi the previous night to complete the transfer of N'Golo Kante. The report states that officials are scheduled to have a final meeting with Al Ittihad today. Fanatik adds that Fenerbahce's objective is to have Kante ready for the Alanyaspor match.

A 2.5-year agreement was reached with N'Golo Kante after Ertan Torunoğulları and Devin Özek went to Saudi Arabia. Al-Ittihad attempted to keep the midfielder, offering him a new two-year contract extension of €28 million plus €4 million. Kante responded that his decision is final and that he wants to play at Fenerbahce. It was reported that talks between Fenerbahce and the Saudi club are close to being completed. Ertan Torunoğulları, Devin Özek, and two officials went to Abu Dhabi to complete paperwork with Kante’s agent and will then travel to Saudi Arabia. Arrangements are being made for Kante’s arrival in Istanbul, and the player is expected to be in Turkey this weekend.

According to Fanatik, N'Golo Kante's transfer to Fenerbahce is finalized. The report states that Ertan Torunoğulları and Devin Özek traveled to Saudi Arabia to finalize the deal for Kante, whose contract with Al-Ittihad is expiring. After Torunoğulları and Özek met with the 34-year-old midfielder and his agent, a full agreement was reached by all parties. Kante has informed Al-Ittihad executives that he has an agreement with Fenerbahce and that his preference will not change. He turned down Al-Ittihad's contract extension offer of a €12.5 million yearly salary. Kante's agreement with Fenerbahce is for an annual salary of €5 million plus bonuses, and he will receive €2.5 million for the remainder of this season.

Fenerbahce Football Branch Manager Ertan Torunoğulları responded affirmatively when asked if N'Golo Kante is coming.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that N’Golo Kanté is close to an agreement with Fenerbahçe. His current club Al Ittihad is demanding a fee and does not want to release the player without compensation.

According to Sky Germany, N'Golo Kante has personally approved a move to Fenerbahce and would accept a wage reduction of up to 80 percent. This would reduce his weekly wages from £400k to approximately £80k. Kante is thought to be impressed by Fenerbahce’s ambition, which was demonstrated by their £24 million signing of Matteo Guendouzi this month. Kante’s transfer has not been finalised because details still need to be resolved between the two clubs. Al-Ittihad manager Sergio Conceicao avoided discussing Kante’s potential exit earlier this week, stating that he does not want to talk about the transfer market. He added that any player who remains must have the correct mentality and work for the prestige of the club.

N'Golo Kante is reportedly prepared to lower his salary by 80 per cent to join Fenerbahce from Al-Ittihad. Both Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg have confirmed that Fenerbahce are making a strong effort to complete a deal for Kante, although it is not clear if it would be for January or the summer. According to Plettenberg, Kante is interested in the move and is willing to reduce his net salary by as much as 70 or 80 per cent. The Turkish club told the player that they cannot match his current wages and that he would need to significantly lower his demands, which he has agreed to do. Plettenberg's reporting suggests that agreeing on terms for a free transfer in the summer would be straightforward. Romano reports that Fenerbahce are in discussions with Al-Ittihad, but it is uncertain whether they will be able to persuade them to sell.

According to L'Équipe, Fenerbahçe is increasing its efforts to sign N'Golo Kanté. A delegation from Fenerbahçe has traveled to Saudi Arabia to accelerate the process after reaching an agreement with the player. Negotiations are ongoing.

Samet Çayır of Fanatik reported that Fenerbahce reached an agreement on contract terms with N'Golo Kante's representative during a meeting in Dubai today. According to the report, Kante made significant sacrifices regarding his receivables, and negotiations are ongoing with Al-Ittihad Sporting Director Ramon Planes. The report also states that Kante will come to Istanbul and sign the contract once the Saudi club is convinced.

Direct talks have occurred between Fenerbahce and N'Golo Kanté's representatives concerning a potential January move. Fenerbahce has submitted a contract proposal to Kanté. According to Fabrizio Romano, talks are now anticipated between the two clubs. It is understood that Kanté is open to a move to Fenerbahce, but it remains uncertain if Al Ittihad will sanction a sale in the middle of the Saudi Pro League season.

According to reports from France, Fenerbahce has submitted an offer for Al-Ittihad's N'Golo Kante, who is in the final six months of his contract. L'Equipe reports that Fenerbahce wants to sign the midfielder immediately instead of waiting for his contract to expire in the summer. Al-Ittihad is reportedly working to convince Kante to sign a contract extension, and L'Equipe states that the player did not respond favorably to the initial offers. His delay in signing is interpreted as an indication that he is considering other options, and Al-Ittihad may have to consider a winter sale to prevent losing him for free.

French midfielder N'Golo Kante is close to moving from Al-Ittihad to Fenerbahce. Kante has spent two and a half years in Saudi Arabia.

According to The Athletic, talks for N'Golo Kante to join Fenerbahce are advancing and are being led by sporting director Devin Ozek. Fenerbahce is confident about completing the transfer, but it depends on Al Ittihad. Al Ittihad are reluctant to release one of their best players mid-season. The midfielder's contract expires this summer and he has not agreed to new terms with the Saudi Pro League side.

N’Golo Kanté is receptive to signing with Fenerbahçe, and first discussions have already taken place. Kanté is receptive to returning to Europe, motivated by a desire to play at a high competitive level ahead of the 2026 World Cup with the French national team. Fenerbahçe has proposed a two-and-a-half-year contract to N’Golo Kanté.

According to Goal.com, N'Golo Kante is the subject of a transfer approach from Fenerbahce as he is in the final six months of his contract in Saudi Arabia. It is reported that the former Chelsea midfielder has stalled on signing a new deal with Al-Ittihad, which makes a European return possible. Al-Ittihad want to retain his services beyond the summer.

Fanatik reports that Fenerbahce has taken action for N'Golo Kante. Kante is a French midfielder currently playing for Al-Ittihad. Fenerbahce Football Branch Manager Ertan Torunoğulları and Football Director Devin Özek traveled to Dubai early in the morning and will meet with Kante's agent. N'Golo Kante's contract with Al-Ittihad expires next summer. Kante's current market value is 4.5 million euro.

According to Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, N’Golo Kanté has received an offer from Fenerbahce. A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday between the agent of the 34-year-old and club officials. Kanté has been under contract with Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia since 2023, and his contract is valid until the summer. A premature departure from Saudi Arabia could occur.

Fenerbahçe coach Domenico Tedesco has requested a midfield reinforcement, and the club has contacted N'Golo Kanté of Al-Ittihad. The transfer is contingent on the departure of Fred. Kanté joined the Saudi club in July 2023 and has a contract until June 2026.