Fenerbahce have completed the signing of Milan kriniar on a permanent deal from Paris Saint-Germain, bringing back the Slovakian defender after a solid loan spell. The 30-year-old is expected to arrive in Istanbul tonight for his medical and final paperwork, with the club set to announce the move shortly after.
Softfootball understands that the transfer deal is worth an initial 7 million, with performance-related add-ons potentially raising the total to 10 million. kriniar has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the Turkish giants, putting an end to a summer-long pursuit after Jose Mourinho insisted on having the player on his team .
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on his official X account , writing:
kriniar originally joined PSG in 2023 but struggled for consistent minutes. His loan switch to Fenerbahce in 2024 proved successful, as he found form and quickly became a fan favourite, prompting the club to push for a full transfer.
The defenders departure also helps PSG trim their wage bill, with kriniar earning over 1.1 million monthly during his time in Paris. According to reports from Turkey, the Slovak international will land in Istanbul at 7:45 p.m. local time and could be greeted by fans at the airport before heading for his medical.
With the kriniar deal nearly finalized, Fenerbahce are expected to intensify efforts to sign Marco Asensio, another PSG player considered surplus to requirements. Meanwhile, PSG continue their talks with Bournemouth over Ukrainian centre-back Illya Zabarnyi, who could come in as a replacement.