Vedat Muriqi is moving further away from Mallorca. The Kosovar striker is once again looking towards Turkey, with Fenerbahçe emerging as his preferred destination.
The relegation of the Balearic team has completely changed the scenario. His salary, his reputation, and his performance in LaLiga make it almost impossible to retain him. Son Moix acknowledges that the summer will be intense. The forward, an absolute reference for the team, is reported to have taken significant steps towards a return to Istanbul.
Vedat Muriqi edges closer to Fenerbahçe
Muriqi already knows the way. In the 2019/20 season, he wore the Fenerbahçe shirt and left a great impression among Turkish fans. Now, the Ottoman club wants to reclaim him. The figure of Aziz Yildirim, a candidate for the presidency, could be decisive in speeding up the operation.
As reported by MundoDeportivo, there is said to be an economic agreement between the striker's entourage and Yildirim's project. The most complex part remains: reaching an agreement with Mallorca. Initially, the Balearic team had valued the forward at around 18 million euros. However, this figure may undergo adjustments during the negotiation process.
Vedat Muriqi plans to travel to Turkey during his holidays. This move will also serve to closely monitor ongoing discussions that are proceeding cautiously.
Mallorca negotiates an inevitable LaLiga exit
The Vermilion team does not want to give away their forward. Despite the relegation, the club knows it retains a very valuable asset in the market. Vedat Muriqi is coming off a brilliant season in LaLiga. His goals were not enough to save the team, but they did increase his international appeal.
The Balearic club needs to balance its books and adjust its squad to the new competitive reality. The departure of the Kosovar fits into this scenario. The contractual situation also plays a role. Although the player is tied until 2029, his salary and sporting ambitions prompt the search for a solution.
In LaLiga, few forwards have had such a direct impact on a team facing so many challenges. That's why Mallorca is trying to protect its investment.
Lazio also keeps an eye on the operation
Lazio remains attentive to the outcome. The Italian club holds a percentage on a future capital gain, reducing Mallorca's real margin. This detail explains part of the Balearic team's firmness in negotiations. Every million counts, especially in a sale conditioned by previous economic rights.
Fenerbahçe is aware of this and will try to lower their demands. Their advantage lies in the player's will and the sporting context of the Mallorca club. However, the operation also depends on Turkey's internal politics. If Yildirim does not win the presidency, the scenario could change drastically.
The other candidate may have different priorities. Therefore, the scheduled meeting between the parties is seen as an almost definitive step.
Fenerbahçe, the most likely destination for Vedat Muriqi
Vedat Muriqi's future seems to be moving definitively away from Spain. The striker is looking for an environment where he can feel important and competitive again. Fenerbahçe offers him a mix that is hard to match: a well-known club, devoted fans, and a leading role from day one.
For Mallorca, sealing an important sale would allow them to start a necessary rebuilding process. For the player, it would mean returning to a place where he already made an impact. LaLiga would lose a distinctive forward, but the operation seems to be gaining momentum. Everything indicates that Vedat Muriqi is getting closer to Fenerbahçe.
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