Fenerbahçe begins official negotiations for Saldanha

Fenerbahçe has begun official negotiations for the transfer of Partizan's Brazilian striker Matheus Saldanha.

Taking precautions against the possibility of Michy Batshuayi leaving the team, the yellow-navy club has started official negotiations with the player's club for Saldanha, according to a report by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu of SportsDigitale. It was stated that Fenerbahçe has issued an official 'authorization document' to an agent from Turkey to negotiate with the player's side.

SALDANHA'S STATISTICS

Matheus Saldanha competed for JEF United Chiba, a team in the Japanese 2nd League, last season and transferred to Partizan at the beginning of the season for a transfer fee of 1.3 million Euros. The 24-year-old Brazilian forward has appeared in 24 official matches for Partizan to date, scoring 15 goals and providing 5 assists. This transfer aims to strengthen Fenerbahçe's squad, especially in light of the possibility of Michy Batshuayi's departure.

EXCLUSIVE | Fenerbahçe has begun official negotiations with the club of Partizan player Matheus Saldanha. An agent from Turkey has been given 'official authorization' to negotiate with the player's side.

— Yağız Sabuncuoğlu (@yagosabuncuoglu) January 12, 2024

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