Fenerbahçe plans to make a move for Ferdi Kadıoğlu if they secure a Champions League ticket

A striking claim has been made regarding Fenerbahçe's transfer agenda. It has been stated that the Yellow-Navy Blues may initiate a move for their former player Ferdi Kadıoğlu if they eliminate Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round and qualify for the league phase.

According to A Spor, Fenerbahçe is planning to bring the national player, who currently plays for Brighton, back to Istanbul as part of their left-back reinforcement efforts. It was stated that the transfer would be considered depending on the club's Champions League revenues and the squad planning for the new season.

Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who transferred to Fenerbahçe in 2018, played 204 official matches in the Yellow-Navy jersey. The national footballer recorded 18 goals and 22 assists in these matches.

Ferdi transferred to the English Premier League team Brighton in 2024 for a transfer fee of 30 million euros. The 26-year-old player appeared in 42 matches across all competitions for the English club last season and remained on the pitch for 3 thousand 515 minutes.

Scoring 1 goal against Chelsea during the season, Ferdi Kadıoğlu finished the year with 7 yellow cards. The national footballer's contract with Brighton runs until June 30, 2028. According to Transfermarkt data, Ferdi's current market value is shown at the 35 million euro level.

News Source: 12punto