Mourinho rebuffs Al-Nassr’s try and signal Youssef En-Nesyri in January switch window

José Mourinho, head coach of Turkish soccer membership Fenerbahçe, has firmly rejected the concept of promoting Moroccan worldwide Youssef En-Nesyri to Saudi Arabian facet Al-Nassr through the upcoming winter switch window, regardless of an elevated monetary provide.

According to Turkish media experiences, Fenerbahçe administration did take into account the proposal from Al-Nassr, which now stands at €32 million, a big improve from the preliminary provide that was decrease. While the membership’s hierarchy was tempted by the prospect of a considerable revenue from promoting En-Nesyri, Mourinho is resolutely against the transfer. The Portuguese coach views the 26-year-old striker as essential for Fenerbahçe’s ambitions this season.

Since becoming a member of Fenerbahçe from Sevilla final summer season for a reported €19.5 million, En-Nesyri has struggled to seek out his rhythm early within the Turkish Süper Lig season however has since regained kind and impressed together with his performances in latest matches.

This season, the Moroccan striker has made 19 appearances throughout all competitions, scoring 6 objectives and offering 2 assists. His worldwide profession with Morocco has additionally been noteworthy, with 78 caps and 23 objectives to his title.

Despite Fenerbahçe’s preliminary funding in En-Nesyri and the engaging monetary return supplied by Al-Nassr, Mourinho’s refusal to sanction the sale displays his perception within the participant’s significance to the staff’s success within the second half of the season.

Given Mourinho’s stance, it’s unlikely that Al-Nassr will have the ability to persuade Fenerbahçe to half methods with En-Nesyri except they considerably improve their provide. However, the Saudi membership’s persistence might see them return with a revised bid within the coming weeks.

With En-Nesyri’s contract operating by till the summer season of 2029, Fenerbahçe stays in a robust place to retain their star striker for the foreseeable future.