Fenerbahce Keen on Retaining Bright Osayi-Samuel Amid Transfer SpeculationFenerbahce Keen on Retaining Bright Osayi-Samuel Amid Transfer Speculation Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce is determined to extend the contract of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, despite rumors linking him to a return to England. The Nigerian international has attracted interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace, and Leeds United. According to Fanatik, contract negotiations are underway between Osayi-Samuel and Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old is requesting a salary increase, which is supported by new coach Jose Mourinho. “Fenerbahce has started contract extension negotiations with Osayi-Samuel. Samuel asked for an increase in his salary and negotiations between the parties continue,” Fanatik reported. “Jose Mourinho has also expressed his opinion in favor of Samuel’s stay.” Osayi-Samuel currently earns an annual salary of €1.8 million and is seeking a raise to €2.5 million. Osayi-Samuel, who won a silver medal with Nigeria at the 2023 AFCON, joined Fenerbahce in January 2021 and has a contract until 2025. Mourinho values the player’s versatility as a right-back or full-back. In the 2023/2024 season, Osayi-Samuel was a key contributor for the Yellow Canaries, scoring four goals and providing six assists in 39 appearances. Mourinho plans to include him in his lineup for the upcoming season, potentially as a right-back or right-winger.
Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce are keen to retain the services of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel for the upcoming season, amid speculation linking the former Queens Park Rangers star with a return to England in the summer transfer window .
The 26-year-old former Blackpool academy player has been linked with a possible move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Crystal Palace and Leeds United have also shown interest in the Nigerian defender.
According to Turkish sports media Fanatik, Fenerbahce has started contract extension negotiations with Osayi-Samuel. The report added that the Nigeria international has requested a salary increase and new Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has expressed his desire for Osayi-Samuel to stay.
“Fenerbahce has started contract extension negotiations with Osayi-Samuel. Samuel asked for an increase in his salary and negotiations between the parties continue,” Fanatik said.
“Jose Mourinho has also expressed his opinion in favor of Samuel’s stay.”
Osayi-Samuel, who currently earns a net annual salary of €1.8 million, is asking for a net annual salary of €2.5 million for the new contract.
Negotiations are ongoing, but no agreement has yet been reached. The parties are expected to reach an agreement in the coming days.
Osayi-Samuel, a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) silver medal-winning defender with Nigeria, signed with Queens Park Rangers in January 2021 and is contracted with Fenerbahce until the end of the 2024/2025 season. keeping one of their best assets.
Mourinho has included Osayi-Samuel in his plans for the 2024/2025 season and sees him as a right-back or full-back. Osayi-Samuel scored four goals with six assists in 39 appearances in all competitions for the Yellow Canaries last season and is expected to be a key option in Mourinho’s lineup at right back or right winger.
