Fenerbahce coach: ‘Simple’ En-Nesyri situation as Juventus talks collapse | OneFootball

Fenerbahçe coach Domenico Tedesco admits the Turkish club are looking for a new striker, but will continue relying on Youssef En-Nesyri until he finds a new club: ‘It’s very simple…’

Morocco international En-Nesyri was an unused substitute in Fenerbahce’s 1-1 draw against Göztepe on Sunday.

The former Sevilla forward held talks with Juventus after the Serie A giants reached an agreement with Fenerbahce over a loan deal with an option to buy.

Tedesco comments on En-Nesyri’s future

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MARCH 2: Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Antalyaspor at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on March 2, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini, however, confirmed on Sunday that En-Nesyri seeks a permanent transfer, so he’s unwilling to move to Turin on an initial loan deal.

Questioned on the striker’s future at the club, Fenerbahce coach Tedesco said (via Calciomercato.com): “The Youssi situation is very simple from my perspective. Until he’s a Fenerbahce player, he’s one of my players, one of our players. It is also true, however, that we are looking for a striker.”

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – AUGUST 12: Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg match between Fenerbahce and Feyenoord at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Juventus are unwilling to wait longer to sign a new centre-forward and have reportedly resumed talks with Manchester United for Joshua Zirkzee.

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti openly admitted after a 3-0 win over Napoli on Sunday that the Bianconeri need a new centre-forward with different skill sets from Jonathan David.