Juventus Reach Youssef En-Nesyri Agreement After Stepping Up Fenerbahce Talks
The striker must now make a final decision on his future.
Juventus have reached an agreement with Fenerbahce over striker Youssef En-Nesyri.
Juventus Close In On Youssef En-Nesyri Transfer
According to Sports Digitale and various reports in Italy, both clubs have now fleshed out details for the move.
En-Nesyri would move to Turin for the rest of the season, with the package including a €5million loan fee, a purchase option worth €19m, and another €3m in potential performance-related bonuses.
The deal represents a coup for the Old Lady, who had wanted a straight option rather than a permanent obligation.
With an agreement in principle struck, Juventus must now wait for the frontman to give the green light. He is currently weighing up the approach, with sporting objectives and his potential salary to sway his decision.
En-Nesyri has indicated his preference is to move to the Allianz Stadium, but his wage demands remain unclear.
Marco Ottolini, the Bianconeri’s sporting director, flew out to Istanbul on Wednesday in a bid to wrap up the switch. Keen to find a rapid compromise, he is believed to have met with Fenerbahce officials face-to-face.
Further discussions were also pencilled in on Thursday.
En-Nesyri, recently back from the Africa Cup of Nations, became Juve’s first-choice target after Jean-Philippe Mateta talks stalled earlier this week, with Crystal Palace holding firm over their valuation.
The Moroccan frontman was first offered to the Serie A club a week ago, and negotiations quickly stepped up.
Napoli Set To Miss Out
En-Nesyri only moved to Fenerbahce from Sevilla last summer and impressed under Jose Mourinho. Indeed, he scored 30 goals in 52 matches across all competitions in his debut campaign, but did not win a trophy.
While not as razor sharp this season, he has still scored eight times in 25 matches.
The 28-year-old started six of his side’s Europa League league phase fixtures but was permitted to miss the home defeat by Aston Villa on Thursday night, owing to his imminent departure.
Desperate to strengthen Antonio Conte’s squad this month, Napoli also wanted En-Nesyri. They are, however, hamstrung by a one-in, one-out policy, and look set to be gazumped by their Turin rivals.
Premier League giants Aston Villa and Everton were in the race, too.
En-Nesyri is tied down under contract at Fenerbahce until June 2029, and earns approximately €8m per season.
Dan Davis
Dan is an experienced sports journalist and part-time lecturer. An expert on Serie A and Italian football, he has produced content for the likes of the Daily Mail, Reach PLC, GiveMeSport, FourFourTwo and GRV Media. While Channel 4's iconic Football Italia was a bit before his time, the nostalgia - and pastries - fuelled his love of all things Calcio.
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