Kerem Akturkoglu on leaving Benfica: better late than never | OneFootball

Kerem Akturkoglu is very happy with his departure from Benfica to join Fenerbahçe, who also wants a former player from the reds. Speaking to journalists upon his arrival in Turkey, the winger revealed that the negotiations were complicated, but fortunately, the clubs managed to reach an agreement (22.5 million euros, plus 5 for objectives).

“I really wanted the transfer. I came to Fenerbahçe to win the championship. I will do everything in my power to give the championship to our fans”, began Kerem Akturkoglu, upon his arrival in Turkey, showing himself very happy with this new challenge in his career.

“It was a difficult process, but our president Ali Koç and our director Hakan Safi were with me during this difficult process. They made this transfer possible. I also really wanted it”, revealed Kerem Akturkoglu, giving an account of the negotiations between Benfica and Fenerbahçe.

“We made a great effort to make this happen as quickly as possible, so I could join the team and get on the field with my teammates. Better late than never. I came to the largest and most honored club in Turkey. I will give everything for Fenerbahçe. I hope it ends with the championship conquest”, concluded Kerem Akturkoglu.

With the Benfica jersey, Kerem Akturkoglu – valued at 24 million euros – played 53 matches, scored 16 goals and made 11 assists. As for titles, the Turkish international won a League Cup (2024/25) and a Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (2025/26).

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