Matteo Guendouzi Completes Fenerbahce Move, Bids Lazio Farewell: ”Forever Etched in My Heart” | OneFootball

Lazio have announced the departure of Matteo Guendouzi, who has now joined Fenerbahce on a permanent transfer.

The Background

Similar to Taty Castellanos who signed for West Ham United earlier this week, the French midfielder leaves the club after two and a half years at Formello. Thanks to his tenacity and fighting spirit, the former Arsenal and Olympique Marseille star became a fan favorite among the the supporters, while Maurizio Sarri admitted he was one of the players he was hoping to build around for years to come.

Matteo Guendouzi Completes Move from Lazio to Fenerbahce

Nevertheless, when the club’s directors received a suitable offer from Turkiye, they decided to seize the opportunity to register significant capital gains and boost the accounts to avoid another summer transfer ban. After weeks of negotiations, the club announced the transfer through a statement published on Lazio’s official website.

The Reported Figures

While the club didn’t disclose the figures, sources in the Italian media reveled earlier this week that Fenerbahce had raised their offer to €28 million plus €2m in bonuses. However, it is believed that Marseille are entitled to receive a sell-on fee worth circa 10%.

Guendouzi Pays Homage to Lazio Fans

Guendouzi had already bid the Lazio supporters at the Stadio Olimpico a tearful farewell following Wednesday’s draw against Fiorentina. He also took the opportunity to salute the Biancocelesti fans all around the world with a video message posted on the club’s official YouTube channel.