PSG forward Marco Asensio set to join Fenerbahce

Paris Saint-Germain forward Marco Asensio is on the cusp of finalising a move to Fenerbahce, according to Yagiz Sabuncuoglu.

The Turkish giants have already scheduled a medical for the 29-year-old forward in Istanbul. Once that’s out of the way, they’d go over the final details before making an announcement.

Fenerbahce have reached an agreement with PSG and also agreed personal terms with Asensio. The move has not yet been officially completed, but there’s growing confidence that it will be finalised.

Asensio wants to join a club that can offer him regular playing time ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

He believes that joining Jose Mourinho’s side who will feature in the Champions League could boost his chances of earning a spot in Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squad.

PSG are making a few changes to their squad and Asensio sees this move as a chance to remind De la Fuente of his quality.

Fenerbahce are said to be offering Asensio a salary that matches the kind of offers he received from clubs in Saudi Arabia earlier in the summer. 

With the Turkish side also finding common ground with the European champions over a suitable transfer fee, the process is now in its final stages.

Asensio’s time in Paris didn’t quite go as expected. After joining PSG on a free transfer in 2023 from Real Madrid, he struggled to nail down a spot in the starting line up.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s arrival from Napoli in January further complicated Asensio’s chances. 

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The Georgian star pushed Asensio further down the pecking order, which led to a move away from the French capital to Aston Villa for the second half of the 2024/25 season.

Asensio made his mark at Villa, scoring eight goals in 21 appearances for the Premier League side.

He also starred in the Champions League and almost helped the Villans topple his current employers, prompting talks of a potential permanent move to Villa.

However, both parties couldn’t agree personal terms and he returned to PSG.