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Fenerbahce completes major transfers, signs Akturkoglu, Marco Asensio and Ederson

Turkish football player Kerem Akturkoglu arrives for his transfer to Fenerbahce, in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2025. (Photo via Fenerbahce)
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Turkish football player Kerem Akturkoglu arrives for his transfer to Fenerbahce, in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2025. (Photo via Fenerbahce)
September 01, 2025 10:43 AM GMT+03:00

Fenerbahce pulled off one of the biggest transfer shocks of the summer, signing Kerem Akturkoglu, Marco Asensio, and Ederson in the same week.

The club spent over €50 million ($58,61 million) to land the trio, signaling their ambition to dominate both Türkiye and Europe this season.

Turkish football player Kerem Akturkoglu arrives for his transfer to Fenerbahce, in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2025. (AA Photo)
Turkish football player Kerem Akturkoglu arrives for his transfer to Fenerbahce, in Istanbul, Türkiye, August 31, 2025. (AA Photo)

Kerem Akturkoglu lands in Istanbul

The long-awaited signing of Kerem Akturkoglu is finally complete. After weeks of negotiations, Fenerbahce reached an agreement with Benfica.

  • The Portuguese club received €22.5 million as a transfer fee.
  • Kerem arrived in Istanbul last night on a private jet and was greeted with great excitement.

This move not only strengthens Fenerbahce but also adds extra rivalry, as Kerem is a former Galatasaray star.

29-year-old Spanish football player Marco Asensio, who is in transfer talks with Fenerbahce, arrives in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sep. 1, 2025. (AA Photo)
29-year-old Spanish football player Marco Asensio, who is in transfer talks with Fenerbahce, arrives in Istanbul, Türkiye, Sep. 1, 2025. (AA Photo)

Marco Asensio signs from PSG

Fenerbahce also secured the signing of Spanish international Marco Asensio. The versatile attacker, who can play both as a No. 10 and a left winger, joins from Paris Saint-Germain.

  • PSG agrees to a deal worth €14 million.
  • Asensio is expected to undergo medical checks today in Istanbul.

With his Champions League pedigree from Real Madrid, Asensio adds top-level experience and creativity to the squad.

Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson sits on the bench during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on August 23, 2025. (AFP Photo)
Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson sits on the bench during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on August 23, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Ederson strengthens goalkeeping position

In another stunning move, Fenerbahce beat Galatasaray to the signing of Ederson from Manchester City.

  • The Premier League side accepts €15 million plus bonuses.
  • Ederson signs a three-year contract, earning €8 million per year plus add-ons.
  • The Brazilian keeper arrives in Istanbul today to complete the deal.

This transfer significantly boosts Fenerbahce’s goalkeeping strength, ending months of speculation around the position.

Yusuf Akcicek of Fenerbahce celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League knockout play-off football match between Anderlecht and Fenerbahce at Lotto Park in Brussels, Belgium, February20,2025. (AA Photo)
Yusuf Akcicek of Fenerbahce celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League knockout play-off football match between Anderlecht and Fenerbahce at Lotto Park in Brussels, Belgium, February20,2025. (AA Photo)

Departures also confirmed

Alongside the new arrivals, according to Turkish media, one exit is already sealed. Young midfielder Yusuf Akcicek joins Al-Hilal for a fee of €22 million, marking one of the club’s biggest outgoing deals in recent years.

September 01, 2025 10:45 AM GMT+03:00
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