Dortmund weigh move for Fenerbahçe winger Dorgeles Nene in €18m deal

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Borussia Dortmund are being linked with a summer move for Fenerbahçe right‑winger Dorgeles Nene, with the transfer currently rated at a 27% probability.

The 23-year-old Mali international, valued at €18.00m on Transfermarkt, is emerging as a potential option for the Bundesliga side as they assess wide attacking reinforcements ahead of next season. The move, if pursued, would see Nene swap the Turkish Süper Lig for the German Bundesliga.

Nene, who wears the number 45 shirt at Fenerbahçe, is predominantly a right winger but can operate across the attack on his favoured right foot. Born in Kayes, Mali on 23 December 2002, the 1.74m forward has built a reputation for pace and direct dribbling, attributes that would align with Dortmund’s counter‑attacking style.

Details of his contract situation in Istanbul have not been disclosed, and no expiry date is listed, leaving open the possibility that Fenerbahçe could face a decision over whether to cash in now or risk the Malian edging towards free‑agent status in the longer term. For Dortmund, that uncertainty may influence both timing and structure of any potential bid.

The latest data places Nene’s market value at €18.00m as of the most recent update on 1 May 2026, a figure likely to form the starting point for negotiations if talks advance. The link comes amid heightened interest in emerging African talents across Europe’s top leagues.

No specific fee, contract terms or agreement between the clubs has been reported, and the 27% likelihood underlines that the transfer remains at the speculation stage. If a move to Dortmund does materialise, it would represent a significant step in Nene’s career and a chance to enhance his reputation on one of European football’s biggest stages.

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