Major crisis in Fenerbahçe's Kante transfer

The anxious wait continues for French midfielder N'Golo Kante, who is on Fenerbahçe's transfer list. However, the high transfer fee set by Al-Ittihad just months before the player's contract expires has become the biggest obstacle to the deal. The Saudi Arabian representative is demanding a 15 million Euro transfer fee for the 34-year-old player, whose contract ends on June 30.

THEY PROPOSED A NEW CONTRACT

The background to this crisis between the parties lies in the failure to reach a consensus on salary. As part of budget savings, the Saudi team proposed that Kante take a pay cut from his current 25 million Euro annual salary and extend his contract for only one more year. However, the experienced footballer and his agent are not keen on a salary reduction and have insisted on the same terms remaining in effect for two years. When no agreement could be reached in the talks, the Fenerbahçe option came into play.

AL-ITTIHAD IS CREATING DIFFICULTIES

However, Al-Ittihad maintains its strict stance on the transfer and absolutely refuses to let the player leave the team for free. The Saudi club management has clearly conveyed the message regarding N'Golo Kante: "Either he will continue under the conditions we have offered, or he will not be released under any circumstances."

The player's agent, not backing down, has maintained his stance, stating, "A salary reduction is absolutely unacceptable. We want to transfer to Fenerbahçe." While the Fenerbahçe management is closely following the developments, Kante's future is expected to become clear after a critical meeting to be held in the coming days.

It is awaited with curiosity which side's wishes will be closer to the resolution of this deadlock in the transfer. New developments are expected to emerge shortly in the negotiations, where it is stated that the interests of both the player and the clubs will be taken into account.

News Source: 12punto