Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri is being linked with a move from Fenerbahçe to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, with the switch currently rated at a 56% likelihood according to transfer data.
The 28-year-old centre-forward, valued at €22.00m, is the subject of growing speculation over a potential departure from Istanbul to Jeddah, where Al-Ittihad continue to target established international names. Data from Transfermarkt lists the rumoured deal as a live possibility, though no agreement between the clubs has been confirmed and no contract details have been disclosed.
En-Nesyri only joined Fenerbahçe from Sevilla in July 2024, returning his market value to the €22m mark after a period that previously saw him peak at €40m during his time in La Liga. His profile as a left-footed, 1.88m centre-forward with extensive top-flight experience in Spain and Türkiye makes him an attractive option for a Saudi Pro League still actively recruiting attacking talent.
With no contract expiry date recorded for his Fenerbahçe deal, there is no immediate indication he is close to becoming a free agent, but uncertainty over his long-term situation has helped fuel rumours of a possible exit. Any move would add another major chapter to a career that began at MAS Fes Youth and the Mohammed VI Football Academy, before spells at Málaga, Leganés and Sevilla.
Born in Fès on 1 June 1997, En-Nesyri has built a reputation as a direct, penalty-box forward, and his market value has fluctuated significantly over the past decade, from €800,000 at Málaga to the €40m peak logged at Sevilla in 2021. A transfer to Al-Ittihad would mark his first venture into Asian football after seasons in La Liga and the Süper Lig.
If the proposed move materialises, it could redefine the next phase of En-Nesyri’s career, offering a new competitive environment in Saudi Arabia and potentially reshaping how his prime years are viewed on both the European and global stage.
