Kante signs for Fenerbahçe until 2028 after Al Ittihad exit
N’Golo Kante has completed his move to Fenerbahce, signing a contract until June 2028 after the termination of his deal at Al Ittihad.
The transfer had been held up by administrative issues, but Fenerbahçe and Al Ittihad received FIFA’s green light after problems with documentation and the official process were resolved.
Fans went crazy in Istanbul
As soon as Kante arrived, videos shared online showed huge crowds of Fenerbahce supporters greeting him in Istanbul, turning the airport arrival into a full-scale welcome scene – the kind of reception reserved for marquee signings in Türkiye.
Now 34, Kante returns to European football after his spell in Saudi Arabia, bringing elite-level pedigree – Premier League and Champions League success, plus a World Cup winner’s reputation for intensity, humility and consistency.
For Fenerbahçe, the deal is both sporting and symbolic: a proven, high-trust midfielder who can stabilise the team and raise standards in the dressing room.
Kante also sent a message to Fenerbahce's fans from the plane.
Agency angle: KDS Football Management
Kante is represented by KDS Football Management, a player representation firm founded in 2016 that promotes a personalised, network-driven model for career management and includes top-level clients on its roster.
With a transfer that required contract termination, cross-border paperwork and FIFA approval, the process underlines how much top moves often hinge on representation teams executing the details quickly and cleanly.
With FIFA clearance and the contract already signed, the next steps are straightforward: official club content, registration confirmation and integration into the squad – with Fenerbahçe supporters already treating Kante’s arrival as a statement signing.
