Fenerbahce on the verge of signing Lazio’s Matteo Guendouzi | OneFootball

Fenerbahçe are now on the verge of securing a deal for Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi as negotiations reach a decisive climax. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Turkish giants have significantly increased their offer in the last few hours, moving within touching distance of the valuation set by the Biancocelesti.

Notably, the improved proposal has effectively accelerated the operation, with both clubs now working to finalize the final bureaucratic details. The deal is moving so rapidly that the transfer could be officially completed and the player could travel for his medical as early as next week. Furthermore, the Frenchman has already given his total approval to the move, having been convinced by the central role promised to him in Istanbul.

Indeed, Lazio appear ready to sanction the departure of their midfield engine, provided the final fee matches the €30 million figure (including bonuses) requested by Claudio Lotito. Consequently, after the high-profile sale of Taty Castellanos to West Ham, Maurizio Sarri is set to lose another undisputed starter, forcing the Roman club to dive back into the market for reinforcements.

As things stand, the coming days will be used to iron out the structure of the payment terms. Should no late hitches emerge, Guendouzi’s tenure in Serie A is coming to an end, with a new chapter in the Süper Lig awaiting him.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN