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Kante Strikes! Fenerbahce Move Revived After Saudi Blunder?

Kante Strikes! Fenerbahce Move Revived After Saudi Blunder?

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Feb 4, 2026

N'Golo Kante reportedly refused to turn up for training with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on Tuesday after a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce collapsed. The France international was set to fly to Istanbul to wrap up the transfer, but an administrative error from Al-Ittihad apparently stopped the deal from going through. There is still a chance of the transfer being completed, with Turkiye's transfer window not closing until Friday, February 6.

Midfield Maestro Demands Fenerbahce Move Amidst Saudi Blunder

N'Golo Kante, a former Chelsea and Leicester City star, made headlines in 2023 when he joined the influx of talent moving to the lucrative Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad. Despite helping his side clinch the league title last season, speculation mounted in January regarding a potential return to European football with Fenerbahce.

The Turkish club was eager to bring the World Cup winner to Istanbul, and initial reports suggested a complex swap deal involving Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri moving in the opposite direction. However, this meticulously planned operation hit an unexpected snag on transfer deadline day.

According to Fenerbahce, the entire deal unraveled due to an

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