N'Golo Kanté's transfer to Fenerbahce is set to be finalized after Al-Ittihad finally agreed to let him go on Tuesday.
The 34-year-old Kanté will join the Turkish club after a brief stint with Al-Ittihad, which he joined in 2023.
What happened?
Fenerbahce blamed Al-Ittihad for the initial collapse of the transfer due to administrative errors.
The Turkish club stated that the deal could not go through due to incorrect entry of the relevant TMS information by Al-Ittihad.
Why it matters for N'Golo Kanté
Kanté recently returned to the France team and made his 65th appearance for Les Bleus in November in a 4-0 win against Ukraine.
The midfielder is looking to reclaim a regular spot in the national squad ahead of the World Cup.
Fenerbahce is also chasing its first Turkish league title in 12 years and has recruited another France international, midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.
What comes next?
The transfer is expected to be finalized soon, with Kanté set to join his new teammates at Fenerbahce.
The Turkish club has paid meticulous attention to every detail to ensure the deal goes through smoothly.
Kanté's move to Fenerbahce is a significant boost to the club's title hopes, and he will be looking to make an immediate impact.
The midfielder has been in good form recently, and his experience will be invaluable to Fenerbahce's young squad.