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N'Golo Kanté Refuses to Train Amid Fenerbahçe Transfer Saga

2026-06-24 · N'Golo Kanté · Transfer

N'Golo Kanté has refused to train with Al Ittihad as he continues to chase a move to Fenerbahçe. The Frenchman was set to join the Turkish club in a deal worth €4 million, but an error caused the transfer to collapse.

What happened to the transfer deal?

The deal was closed, but Fenerbahçe reported an error that brought the case to light, causing the procedures to not be completed within the transfer registration period. According to Fenerbahçe, the error was due to the erroneous entry of the relevant TMS information by Al Ittihad.

Why it matters for N'Golo Kanté

N'Golo Kanté's departure would be a significant setback for Al Ittihad, as the team has already lost Karim Benzema and failed to secure Gustavo Sa. The Frenchman has remained one of Al Ittihad's top players despite the failed move to Fenerbahçe.

What comes next for Fenerbahçe?

Fenerbahçe has decided to officially appeal to FIFA and is now awaiting a formal ruling, with N'Golo Kanté exploring all his options to ensure his return to European leagues. The Turkish club has secured the arrival of Georges Ilenikhena from AS Monaco for €33 million, potentially replacing Youssef En-Nesyri, who was tipped as Karim Benzema's successor. N'Golo Kanté's determination to join Fenerbahçe has led him to skip training with Al Ittihad, as he aims to secure a move to the Turkish club. The transfer window has officially closed, but N'Golo Kanté remains hopeful of completing a move to Fenerbahçe, with the Turkish club set to appeal to FIFA. As reported by Florian Plettenberg, the deal between Al Ittihad and Fenerbahçe was closed, but the error caused the transfer to collapse, leaving N'Golo Kanté's future uncertain. Ben Jacobs reported that N'Golo Kanté refused to train with Al Ittihad, as he continues to pursue a move to Fenerbahçe, with the Frenchman determined to secure a return to European leagues.

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