Fenerbahce have completed the signing of Filip Kostic from Italian giants Juventus on loan, according to reports.
Fenerbahce Sign Filip Kostic From Juventus
Reports indicate that a deal has been agreed in principle between Fenerbahce and Juventus for the loan-signing of Kostic, with the deal expected to include a buy option clause.
The transfer window in Turkey is still open until September 13, 2024, so there is just shy of a week left for Super Lig sides to complete their transfer dealings.
Fenerbahce, who are managed by Jose Mourinho, could announce the signing of Filip Kostic on Monday, September 9, 2024.
According to reports, Fenerbahce will cover the entirety of Kostic’s wages, with the Serbian international expected to cost the Turkish club around €5 million – €6 million if they want to buy him permanently.
Filip Kostic was also courted by Galatasaray, Fiorentina, and Besiktas before he decided to join the Yellow Canaries this summer.
Kostić, who joined Juventus in August 2022 from Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee of €14.7 million, has been a constant feature in the Bianconeri’s lineup, and he is known for his crossing ability and work rate on the left flank.
The 31-year-old has made 87 appearances for the Turin-based club, scoring 3 goals and providing 15 assists across all competitions.
Who Is Filip Kostic?
He is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder, left wing-back, or left winger for the Serbia national team and Fenerbahce, on loan from Juventus.
Kostic’s Personal Information?
Filip Kostic was born on November 1, 1992, in Kragujevac, Serbia, and there is no information available regarding his family.
Filip Kostic’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €6.5 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €20 million – €25 million.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
He has played for several clubs in his career, including FC Groningen, VFB Stuttgart, Hamburger SV, Juventus,, and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Kostic’s Career Stats?
Filip Kostic has made 496 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 70 goals and providing 117 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Kostic has made 64 appearances for Serbia, scoring 3 goals and providing 12 assists.
Filip Kostic’s Achievements?
Filip Kostic has won just 2 trophies in his career, namely, 1 UEFA Europa League and 1 Coppa Italia.
Individually, Kostic was named the UEFA Europa League Player of the Tournament during the 2021/22 season.
Kostic And Fenerbahce
Filip Kostic will become the 12th signing made by Fenerbahce this summer, having already secured the services of Marius Tresor Doh, Yiğit Fidan, Cenk Tosun, Melih Bostan, Levent Mercan, Rade Krunic.
The Yellow Canaries have also signed Oğuz Aydın, Çağlar Söyüncü, and Youssef En-Nesyri, while Allan Saint-Maximin and Sofyan Amrabat joined the club on loan this summer.
Jose Mourinho’s side currently sit at the summit of the Turkish Super Lig, with 10 points from 4 matches, having won 3 games and drawn 1.
Fenerbahce will be aiming to win the league title this campaign by dethroning Galatasaray, who currently occupy the 2nd spot with 9 points, having picked up 3 victories from 3 fixtures.
