Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahçe is interested in extending the contract of Bright Osayi-Samuel, who has caught the eye of the club’s new manager, Jose Mourinho, according to reports.

The Super Eagles defender joined Fenerbahçe in January 2021 and has become a key player for the Turkish top-flight side with outstanding performances.

New coach of Turkish club Fenerbahce Jose Mourinho. (Photo by YASIN AKGUL/AFP via Getty Images)

Contract negotiations between Fenerbahçe and Osayi-Samuel are ongoing with nothing concrete yet.

The 26-year-old’s current contract is set to expire in June 2025, but Fenerbahçe is taking proactive measures to extend it, aiming to prevent him from leaving for free.

Currently earning a net annual salary of €1.8 million, Fenerbahçe has proposed a new deal with a net annual salary of €2.5 million.

Osayi’s Personal Interest

Interests for the Nigerian from the Premier League has been in the news for a while, and the player could fancy a return.

He has been linked with several EPL clubs including Brentford, Wolves, Leeds United, and Crystal Palace although nothing is concrete yet.

“I think everyone knows that my ambition is to play English football, to play in the [English] Premier League,” he was quoted by Soccernet.

“No disrespect to Fenerbahçe; they have done so much for me here [in Turkey]. But my ambition is to play in the Premier League. So when I feel that the time is right, I will take it,”

Bright Osayi-Samuel scored four goals and provided two assists in 23 appearances last season, with Fenerbahçe finishing second in the league.