Cengiz Under (27 years old), is having a difficult time at Fenerbahçe, where he has only played five games this season. Transferred from Olympique de Marseille to the Istanbul club in August 2023 for 15 million euros, he signed up for four seasons.
His time at Marseille was marked by notable performances, with decisive goals and a positive influence on the team's attacking play. However, his integration into Fenerbahçe under the direction of José Mourinho proved complicated, relegating him to the fringes of the squad.
Faced with this situation, his agent is exploring options to relaunch his career, including a return to France. According to Ocean PressÜnder was offered to FC Nantes, but the Kita family, owner of the club, declined the offer, favoring other priorities for the winter transfer window.
Ünder's current market value is estimated at €7.5 million by Transfermarkt, and his contract with Fenerbahçe runs until June 2027. Despite lackluster performances in Turkey, his experience in Ligue 1 and his qualities techniques could interest other French clubs looking for offensive reinforcements.
It remains to be seen whether an opportunity will arise for Ünder to return to French pitches, where he left a positive impression during his time at OM. We can also think of Jorge Sampaoli's Stade Rennais, which seems to be preparing an XXL transfer window. The Turk had been one of the Argentinian's important players…
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