Sadettin Saran to hold direct talks with Robert Lewandowski at Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe is preparing to pull out all the stops in the January transfer window as the club pushes to sign world-renowned striker Robert Lewandowski. After an initial meeting with the player’s management team, President Sadettin Saran is expected to join the next round of talks via video call.
Excitement is building within the club over the potential arrival of the Polish superstar. The Yellow-Navy Blues recently held a meeting with representatives from Lewandowski’s agency and communicated their intention to bring him to Istanbul this January. Lewandowski’s contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the season, and Fenerbahçe hopes to secure his signature before then. Reports indicate that President Saran places major importance on this transfer, wanting to secure a blockbuster signing in his first transfer window and make global headlines.
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The next step in Fenerbahçe’s strategic plan is a one-on-one meeting with Lewandowski. Football director Devin Özek is currently working to arrange this conversation. Saran is expected to join the meeting via video call to personally express how much the club wants the 37-year-old striker.
Fenerbahçe’s initial objective is to convince Lewandowski to join the team in January. If successful, the second phase will begin: negotiations with Barcelona.
Although Barcelona is not expected to offer a contract extension, the Catalan club is still reluctant to lose Lewandowski in the winter window due to the difficulty of replacing him mid-season. Fenerbahçe, however, is prepared to make every possible effort to persuade Barça. Lewandowski himself may also play a role in pushing the deal forward. In the event of an unfavorable outcome, Fenerbahçe plans to secure a pre-agreement with the striker for next season.
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New Opportunity Emerges for Alexander Sørloth
Fenerbahçe may also receive fresh hope regarding Alexander Sørloth, whose name has frequently been linked to the club. Atlético Madrid recently underwent a major ownership change, with Atlético HoldCo transferring control to Apollo Sports Capital. The new ownership group reportedly wants to refresh the squad and build a strong team with high-profile signings. As a result, Sørloth has been listed among the players who could be sold.
Should the Lewandowski pursuit fail, Fenerbahçe is expected to revive efforts to sign the Norwegian striker. The club is monitoring developments at Atlético Madrid very closely.
