Mourinho's Fenerbahce interested in signing 2023 AFCON winner

Mourinho's Fenerbahce interested in signing 2023 AFCON winner

Hassan Abdulsalam 13:25 - 18.01.2025

The former Chelsea coach is looking to add another African players to his Fenerbahce team

Roma defender Evan Ndicka has reportedly emerged as a target for Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in the January transfer window.

According to Turkish news outlet Fotomac, Mourinho is keen to boost his defensive options and is prioritising a new defensive signing. 

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After previously being linked with Mario Hermoso, Fenerbahce's attention has now reportedly shifted to Ndicka. 

Evan Ndicka

The Ivorian centre-back is said to be Mourinho's preferred choice to strengthen Fenerbahce's backline.

The report even suggests that Mourinho has recently made contact with Ndicka directly. Fenerbahce is reportedly prepared to offer €25 million for the 24-year-old Roma defender.

Ndicka was part of the Ivorian team that won the 2023 African Cup of Nations on home soil after defeating Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the final.

Should Ndicka join Fenerbahce, he will join Nigeria’s Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ghana’s Alexander Djiku, Morocco’s Sofyan Amrabat and Youssef En-Nesyri as the African players in Mourinho’s team.

Mourinho is quite fond of African players after managing the likes of Mikel Obi, Michael Essien, Didier Drogba during his spell as Chelsea’s manager. 

Fenerbahce is currently in 2nd in the Turkish Super Lig standings with 42 points from 18 matches, having won 13, drawn 3, and lost 2. 

Ndicka was part of the Ivorian team that won the 2023 African Cup of Nations on home soil after defeating Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the final.

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