Jhon Durán (Al Nassr > Fenerbahce)
July 2025
Fenerbahce have signed Colombian striker Jhon Durán on a one-year loan from Al Nassr, just six months after his €85m move from Aston Villa.
After 12 goals in 18 games in Saudi Arabia, Durán heads to Turkey under Jose Mourinho. Fenerbahce confirmed the agreement and welcomed him on social media.
Jose Mourinho (Fenerbahçe), Okan Buruk (Galatasaray)
2 April Turkish Cup quarterfinal
Jose Mourinho grabbed rival coach Okan Buruk’s nose during a post-match melee, triggering a dramatic reaction and escalating tensions. Buruk dropped to the ground holding his face, calling it “not very stylish,” while Galatasaray’s VP condemned it as an attack on Turkish football.
The incident followed a heated match marred by a late-game brawl that saw three players sent off. Galatasaray mocked Mourinho online, reigniting their feud after previous accusations of racism and a prior suspension.
Yusuf Akcicek, Fenerbahçe
Summer 2025
Manchester United are targeting 19-year-old Turkish defender Yusuf Akcicek as part of their defensive reinforcements, according to Fanatik.
United are in need of cover due to ongoing injuries to Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martínez. Akcicek is on the radar of Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, Napoli, and RB Leipzig as well. His rapid rise at Fenerbahçe has made him one of the hottest young defenders in Europe.
