Softfootball can now confirm a major turnaround in the N'Golo Kante transfer saga, with the French midfielder set to sign for Fenerbahce after FIFA granted final approval for the move. Kante has signed a contract that will keep him at the Turkish club until June 2028 following the termination of his deal with Al Ittihad.
The breakthrough comes after both Fenerbahce and Al Ittihad received the green light from FIFA, resolving earlier documentation and official statement issues that had stalled the transfer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the new development on his official X handle, noting that Kante was fully committed to the move and only wanted Fenerbahce.
He stated that: