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Vangelis Pavlidis Transfer from Benfica to Fenerbahçe
Vangelis Pavlidis is Fenerbahçe's primary forward target. Negotiations between Fenerbahçe and Benfica are ongoing, although Benfica has publicly stated they do not wish to sell Pavlidis. After a 6-1 win against Hearts, Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, commented on rumors about Pavlidis wanting to leave. Silva stated that the player's mood is extremely professional and that Pavlidis has great respect for his current club. Silva also added that during an open transfer window, rumors and developments can occupy the minds of players and clubs. According to UEFA rules, Pavlidis would be ineligible to play in qualifying matches for a new club because he has already participated in European Cup qualifiers for Benfica. This eligibility issue is a significant concern for the management of Fenerbahçe. However, coach İsmail Kartal is very interested in signing Pavlidis.
Vangelis Pavlidis is Fenerbahçe's primary forward target. Negotiations between Fenerbahçe and Benfica are ongoing, although Benfica has publicly stated they do not wish to sell Pavlidis. After a 6-1 win against Hearts, Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, commented on rumors about Pavlidis wanting to leave. Silva stated that the player's mood is extremely professional and that Pavlidis has great respect for his current club. Silva also added that during an open transfer window, rumors and developments can occupy the minds of players and clubs. According to UEFA rules, Pavlidis would be ineligible to play in qualifying matches for a new club because he has already participated in European Cup qualifiers for Benfica. This eligibility issue is a significant concern for the management of Fenerbahçe. However, coach İsmail Kartal is very interested in signing Pavlidis.
According to SABAH, Kerem Aktürkoğlu phoned his former teammate Vangelis Pavlidis and told him he would like Pavlidis to join Fenerbahçe. Aktürkoğlu also conveyed that Pavlidis would love the club and referenced their shared time at Benfica.
According to SABAH, Kerem Aktürkoğlu phoned his former teammate Vangelis Pavlidis and told him he would like Pavlidis to join Fenerbahçe. Aktürkoğlu also conveyed that Pavlidis would love the club and referenced their shared time at Benfica.
According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fenerbahçe is working to sign Vangelis Pavlidis and has submitted a fifty million euro bid to Benfica after a previous forty million euro offer was rejected. The same source states that negotiations between the two clubs have started. Separately, Portuguese newspaper Record reports that Benfica would prefer not to sell Pavlidis and has set a minimum asking price of seventy million euro. Benfica references a one hundred million euro release clause in the player's contract and states that the club has already reduced its price.
According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fenerbahçe is working to sign Vangelis Pavlidis and has submitted a fifty million euro bid to Benfica after a previous forty million euro offer was rejected. The same source states that negotiations between the two clubs have started. Separately, Portuguese newspaper Record reports that Benfica would prefer not to sell Pavlidis and has set a minimum asking price of seventy million euro. Benfica references a one hundred million euro release clause in the player's contract and states that the club has already reduced its price.
Fenerbahçe has reached a verbal agreement in principle with Vangelis Pavlidis following talks with the forward. The club began negotiations with Benfica and submitted a 40 million Euro offer for the player, which was rejected immediately. According to Record, Pavlidis's contract includes a 100 million Euro release clause, and Benfica is asking for 70 million Euro for him. Fenerbahçe does not plan to make such a high offer and intends to raise its bid to a maximum of 50 million Euro, inclusive of bonuses. The club is using all its resources to finalize the transfer. Record also reports that Benfica's president, Rui Costa, is very satisfied with Pavlidis's performance, does not wish to sell him, and has proposed a salary increase and bonuses to the player to persuade him to stay at the club.
Fenerbahçe has reached a verbal agreement in principle with Vangelis Pavlidis following talks with the forward. The club began negotiations with Benfica and submitted a 40 million Euro offer for the player, which was rejected immediately. According to Record, Pavlidis's contract includes a 100 million Euro release clause, and Benfica is asking for 70 million Euro for him. Fenerbahçe does not plan to make such a high offer and intends to raise its bid to a maximum of 50 million Euro, inclusive of bonuses. The club is using all its resources to finalize the transfer. Record also reports that Benfica's president, Rui Costa, is very satisfied with Pavlidis's performance, does not wish to sell him, and has proposed a salary increase and bonuses to the player to persuade him to stay at the club.
Fenerbahce is preparing to officially contact Benfica for Vangelis Pavlidis and aims to complete the transfer soon. The club is reportedly prepared to offer 30 million euro for Pavlidis, while Benfica is demanding 45 million euro, according to Sabah. In addition, Pavlidis has reportedly responded positively to Fenerbahce's interest. Fenerbahce is reportedly set to offer Pavlidis a 4-year contract with an annual salary of up to 6 million euro including bonuses.
Fenerbahce is preparing to officially contact Benfica for Vangelis Pavlidis and aims to complete the transfer soon. The club is reportedly prepared to offer 30 million euro for Pavlidis, while Benfica is demanding 45 million euro, according to Sabah. In addition, Pavlidis has reportedly responded positively to Fenerbahce's interest. Fenerbahce is reportedly set to offer Pavlidis a 4-year contract with an annual salary of up to 6 million euro including bonuses.
According to Sabah, Fenerbahçe is targeting Benfica's Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis for a transfer. Fenerbahçe executive Cihan Kamer has traveled to Madrid, where Pavlidis's management company is located. The club plans to convince Pavlidis first and then negotiate with Benfica. Benfica expects a transfer fee of 45 million euros for the player. If the transfer is completed at this price, Pavlidis would become the most expensive transfer in Fenerbahçe's history.
According to Sabah, Fenerbahçe is targeting Benfica's Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis for a transfer. Fenerbahçe executive Cihan Kamer has traveled to Madrid, where Pavlidis's management company is located. The club plans to convince Pavlidis first and then negotiate with Benfica. Benfica expects a transfer fee of 45 million euros for the player. If the transfer is completed at this price, Pavlidis would become the most expensive transfer in Fenerbahçe's history.
According to a report in the Portuguese press, Fenerbahçe has initiated steps to sign Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica. The report states that Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, considers the Greek striker a very important player for the team and that his departure will not be approved unless a very high offer is received.
According to a report in the Portuguese press, Fenerbahçe has initiated steps to sign Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica. The report states that Benfica's coach, Marco Silva, considers the Greek striker a very important player for the team and that his departure will not be approved unless a very high offer is received.
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım, previously linked with strikers Alexander Sörloth and Romelu Lukaku, has reportedly turned his attention to Vangelis Pavlidis. It is understood that Yıldırım's team has initiated an attempt to sign the 27-year-old Greek striker. Pavlidis plays for Benfica under manager Jose Mourinho. Aides of the presidential candidate are said to have made initial contact with the player's agent. Pavlidis has 55 caps and 10 goals for Greece, and he joined Benfica from AZ Alkmaar in July 2024 for a fee that was reported as €18 million. Benfica may be open to Pavlidis's departure during the summer transfer window. The striker scored 30 goals and provided 6 assists in 52 official games last season and is also attracting interest from many other clubs, especially in Europe. A final decision on his future is expected at the end of the season. Pavlidis has a contract with the Portuguese club until June 30, 2029, and his market value is estimated at 32 million euros. Reports throughout 2025 consistently mentioned a release clause of €100 million.
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım, previously linked with strikers Alexander Sörloth and Romelu Lukaku, has reportedly turned his attention to Vangelis Pavlidis. It is understood that Yıldırım's team has initiated an attempt to sign the 27-year-old Greek striker. Pavlidis plays for Benfica under manager Jose Mourinho. Aides of the presidential candidate are said to have made initial contact with the player's agent. Pavlidis has 55 caps and 10 goals for Greece, and he joined Benfica from AZ Alkmaar in July 2024 for a fee that was reported as €18 million. Benfica may be open to Pavlidis's departure during the summer transfer window. The striker scored 30 goals and provided 6 assists in 52 official games last season and is also attracting interest from many other clubs, especially in Europe. A final decision on his future is expected at the end of the season. Pavlidis has a contract with the Portuguese club until June 30, 2029, and his market value is estimated at 32 million euros. Reports throughout 2025 consistently mentioned a release clause of €100 million.
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