brighton and hove albion Defender Ferdi Kadioglu has indicated that he is open to a return to Fenerbahçe in the future.
GZT reports the 26-year-old’s comments today. Looks like he’s not closing the door on his former side anytime soon.
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Ferdi Kadioglu joins Brighton on a €30m deal in 2024 from Fenerbahce, where he has been since 2018 following a €4.4m transfer from NEC Nijmegen.
He played 204 matches for Türkiye, scoring 19 goals and making 22 assists. He played more games for them, including 10 in their U21s, than all the other clubs combined.
His name is closely linked to the Süper Lig side. And, indeed, reports have often linked the Brighton defender to a return.
Now, he has admitted that it was difficult for him to leave Fenerbahçe. And while he is now in a different chapter at Brighton, ties with his former club remain strong.
“It was very difficult for me to leave Fenerbahce,” he told KAFA Sports YouTube channel.
“It was not easy at all. We had several meetings with Fenerbahçe. I really like the club; I love the city. I think everyone saw my interview when I left there. It was very emotional.
“Fenerbahçe is always in my heart. Who knows, maybe I’ll come back one day. I can’t promise it, but it would be nice if it happened.”
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The question is whether such a comeback can happen soon for Ferdi Kadioglu. Brighton are unlikely to approve a deal.
The defender has featured in 91% of minutes in the Premier League this season. He has also been in the starting 11 89% of the time. In other words, he is a major player.
He is also tied to a deal until 2028 and includes the option of a further year. This suggests that any return to Fenerbahçe will not happen unless they offer a significant amount of money to do so.
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