Galatasaray linked with NEOM SC defender Nathan Zeze

French-Ivorian centre-back Nathan Zeze is the subject of a reported move from Saudi Pro League side NEOM SC to Turkish club Galatasaray.

The 21-year-old joined NEOM from French club FC Nantes on 31 July 2025 in a deal valued at €20m and has a contract with the Saudi side until 30 June 2030. The proposed transfer to Galatasaray has been given an 86% probability.

Zeze made 31 Saudi Pro League appearances for NEOM, scoring two goals and providing one assist. He also made 32 Ligue 1 appearances during his time with Nantes before moving to Saudi Arabia.

Born in Nantes on 18 June 2005, Zeze came through Nantes’ youth system and was part of the club’s French Under-19 championship-winning team in 2022-23. He is listed as a centre-back and prefers his left foot.

His current market value is listed at €20m, the same figure as the reported fee paid by NEOM when he left Nantes. No transfer fee or agreement has been reported for a potential move to Galatasaray, who play in Turkey’s Super Lig.

Zeze remains a NEOM SC player under his existing long-term contract.