Hakan Safi lost big in Fenerbahçe vote, but Suárez may leave Sporting | OneFootball

The possibility of Luis Suárez moving to Fenerbahçe lost momentum after the recent elections at the Turkish club. Hakan Safi, the candidate who had claimed to have an agreement with the Sporting striker, was defeated in the race for the presidency. Aziz Yildirim, the other candidate, was elected with 17,245 votes and returns to lead the Istanbul side, compared to Hakan Safi’s 9,927 votes.

Although the Turkish scenario is now off the table, the player’s future continues to attract interest on the international market. The Colombian forward still has several admirers, especially in England. Newcastle was one of the clubs that already sought information about the player, but Sporting made it clear that any negotiation would depend on meeting the value of the release clause, set at €80 million.

Even so, English interest has not disappeared completely. Newcastle remain attentive to the attacker’s situation, at a time when they are looking to strengthen their forward line for next season. His goalscoring ability and accumulated experience make him a highly valued profile on the European market.

In the coming months, the player will also have an important opportunity to increase his international visibility. As a regular starter for the Colombia national team, he will take part in the 2026 World Cup, a competition that could serve as a showcase to attract bigger clubs.

On the other hand, Sporting show no intention of opening negotiations at this stage of the market. The departure of influential players from the squad and the possibility of other significant transfers are leading Sporting’s board to view Suárez as a key player for the 2026/27 season.

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