Fenerbahçe has set its goal in the signing of thomas lemar facing the next summer transfer market. As reported by the sports newspaper ‘Fotomac’, the Turkish club has contacted the Atlético de Madrid footballer to convey their interest in having him as a key player in their next project. The Turkish team has estimated the price of the transfer at ten million euros.
This option to play in Turkey seems to be well received by the player, according to information from ‘Fotomac’. The president of Fenerbahçe himself, Ali Koc, has been the one who has led the negotiations, since he is an admirer of the quality of Lemar. The Turkish club intends to reinforce its team for next season and is looking for renowned players like Lemar, Dominik Livakovic, Ryan Kent or Wilfried Zaha.
Lemar’s new suitor for the summer
Currently, Lemar’s market value, according to the specialized Transfermarkt page, is 25 million euros, well below the 70 million that Atlético paid Monaco for his signing in 2018. The French player came recommended by Antoine Griezmann and It was expected that he would bring quality to the team led by Diego Simeone. However, his time at Atlético has been marked by injuries and ups and downs in his performance.
Although he was key in the conquest of LaLiga in 2021, Lemar has not managed to shine consistently. This season, he has suffered several injuries and is currently injured after suffering a muscle problem. Despite this, he has contributed with a goal and three assists in the 2022-2023 season.