Fenerbahçe sign N'Golo Kanté after FIFA conciliation validates swap

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·4 February 2026

Fenerbahçe have signed N'Golo Kanté after FIFA confirmed his swap with Youssef En-Nesyri.

Fenerbahçe said in a statement on Monday that Al-Ittihad made an administrative mistake in entering data into the TMS transfer system.

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That error ultimately had no negative consequences, with the decision reached on Tuesday following a conciliation process.

The 34-year-old France midfielder has agreed a deal with the club in Türkiye until June 2028.

The 28-year-old Morocco striker is moving to Saudi Arabia.

Source: L'Équipe