Matteo Guendouzi Joins Fenerbahce, Solidifying His Place as the Club’s Second Most Expensive Transfer

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    <p>Age: 26</p>

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    <p>French midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi has experienced a unique career journey. At just 26 years old, he has already made a significant impact. Guendouzi began his career at Arsenal, signing from Lorient in 2018 for €8 million during Unai Emery's tenure. However, after falling out with new manager Mikel Arteta two years later, he was deemed not to fit in with the team's plans. Following this setback, he rejuvenated his career with stints at Marseille in France and Lazio in Italy, ultimately earning a recall to Didier Deschamps’ France squad in 2024 after a two-year hiatus. Now, he's set to continue his journey in Istanbul with Fenerbahçe.</p>

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    <p>Reports indicate that Guendouzi's transfer to the Süper Lig club is valued at €29 million, including add-ons. The paperwork between Lazio and Fenerbahçe was finalized today, with an official announcement made late Thursday. Guendouzi has signed a contract that extends through the 2029/30 season. This move is not only one of the biggest in the current January transfer window but also ranks among the most significant deals in Fenerbahçe's history. With this transfer, Guendouzi ranks as one of the most valuable players to ever join the club.</p>

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    <h2>Most Valuable Players to Sign for Fenerbahçe</h2>

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    <p>Currently, the most valuable player to have signed for Fenerbahçe is striker Jhon Durán, who joined on loan from the Saudi Pro League last summer and had an initial market value of €35 million, which has since slightly decreased to €32 million. Guendouzi now stands second with a current valuation of €28 million. Three other players—Edson Álvarez, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu—had a market value of €22 million upon their signing with the club, and all three are still active members of the team.</p>

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