Vedat Muriqi Transfer to Fenerbahçe After Aziz Yildirim Election Win
Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi is set to return to Turkish club Fenerbahçe after Aziz Yildirim won the club's presidential election. The transfer fee is around €15.5 million, down from an initial €18 million demand. Mallorca, recently relegated to Spain's Segunda División, cannot retain Muriqi, who scored 23 LaLiga goals. Lazio will receive 45% of the capital gain, netting Mallorca about €12 million. Muriqi previously played for Fenerbahçe in 2019-2020.
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Vedat Muriqi Joins Fenerbahçe from Mallorca in €15 Million Transfer
Real Mallorca has announced the departure of Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi to Turkish club Fenerbahçe for approximately €15 million. The 32-year-old was the second-highest scorer in La Liga last season with 23 goals, trailing only Kylian Mbappé (25 goals). Muriqi returns to Fenerbahçe, where he played during the 2019-2020 season, signing a three-year contract. His prolific 2024-2025 campaign could not prevent Mallorca from finishing 18th and being relegated to the Segunda División. In four and a half seasons with the Balearic Islands club, Muriqi netted 57 La Liga goals, the highest total ever for a Mallorca player in the top flight. Separately, Mallorca also sold right-back Pablo Maffeo, another key player since 2022 (160 appearances), to Olympiakos for around €3 million.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footVedat Muriqi, La Liga's Second Top Scorer, Returns to Fenerbahçe in €15M Deal
Real Mallorca has announced the departure of Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi to Turkish club Fenerbahçe for a reported fee of around €15 million. The 32-year-old, who was the second top scorer in La Liga last season with 23 goals behind Kylian Mbappé (25 goals), has signed a three-season contract with the Istanbul club. Muriqi previously played for Fenerbahçe in 2019-2020. His prolific final season, where he scored 57 La Liga goals over four and a half seasons for Mallorca, could not prevent the club from being relegated to La Liga 2 after finishing 18th. Mallorca also announced the departure of right-back Pablo Maffeo to Olympiakos for around €3 million. Muriqi's career includes stints in Kosovo, Albania, and Lazio Rome before his successful spell at Mallorca.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footVedat Muriqi Rejoins Fenerbahçe After Record La Liga Season with Mallorca
Real Mallorca have announced the departure of Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi to Fenerbahçe for a reported €15 million. The 32-year-old was the second top scorer in La Liga last season with 23 goals, trailing only Kylian Mbappé's 25. Muriqi has signed a three-year contract with the Istanbul club, where he previously played in 2019-2020. After earlier stints in Kosovo, Albania, and Turkish lower leagues, he moved to Lazio Roma but failed to establish himself before joining Mallorca in early 2022. Over four and a half seasons, he scored 57 La Liga goals, the most by any player for the Balearic club in the top flight. His prolific final season could not prevent Mallorca's relegation to Segunda División. In a separate move, Mallorca also sold right-back Pablo Maffeo to Olympiakos for around €3 million.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footVedat Muriqi Departs Mallorca for Fenerbahçe in 15 Million Euro Transfer
Mallorca officially announced the transfer of star striker Vedat Muriqi to Turkish club Fenerbahçe for a fee of 15 million euros. The 32-year-old Kosovar forward leaves as Mallorca's all-time top scorer in La Liga, having scored 23 goals this season, though he could not prevent the team's relegation. A portion of the transfer fee will go to Lazio, which retained economic rights on a future sale. Muriqi, affectionately known as 'El Pirata,' posted an emotional farewell thanking fans, coaching staff, and workers for their support during his four seasons, in which he played 155 matches and scored 58 goals, becoming a club legend.
FútbolVedat Muriqi Officially Joins Fenerbahçe After Record-Breaking Mallorca Stint
Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi has officially left RCD Mallorca to join Turkish club Fenerbahçe in a deal worth approximately €15 million. Mallorca will receive €12 million, while former club Lazio retains 45% of the profit from the sale. Muriqi, 32, departs after 4.5 seasons as Mallorca's all-time La Liga top scorer, surpassing Samuel Eto'o with 57 league goals and 58 total across all competitions. His final season was his best, scoring 23 goals — just two short of Kylian Mbappé's record. Muriqi previously played for Fenerbahçe in the 2019/20 season, scoring 17 goals in 36 matches. The transfer ends his tenure without a formal farewell, having become a fan favorite for his headed goals and consistent performance.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVedat Muriqi Leaves Mallorca for Fenerbahçe in €15 Million Transfer
Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi has officially ended his four-and-a-half-season stint with RCD Mallorca, transferring to Turkish club Fenerbahçe for approximately €15 million. Mallorca will receive €12 million of the fee, as Lazio retained 45% of the profit from a future sale when Mallorca signed Muriqi in 2021 for €8 million. Muriqi leaves as Mallorca's all-time top scorer in La Liga with 57 goals, surpassing Samuel Eto'o's previous record. He scored 23 league goals in the 2025-26 season, just two shy of Kylian Mbappé's record. Overall, he contributed 58 goals and 12 assists in 155 appearances across competitions. At age 32, Muriqi returns to Fenerbahçe, where he played in the 2019-20 season and scored 17 goals in 36 matches, marking a homecoming for the striker.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVedat Muriqi Leaves Mallorca, Returns to Fenerbahçe in €15 Million Transfer
Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi has officially left RCD Mallorca to join Turkish club Fenerbahçe in a deal worth approximately €15 million, with Mallorca receiving €12 million after Lazio's 45% resale clause. Muriqi, 32, departs as Mallorca's all-time top scorer in La Liga with 57 goals, surpassing Samuel Eto'o's record of 54. He scored 23 league goals in the 2025-26 season, falling two short of Kylian Mbappé's record. Overall, he recorded 58 goals and 12 assists in 155 appearances across all competitions for Mallorca. The transfer marks a return to Fenerbahçe, where he previously played in the 2019/20 season, scoring 17 goals in 36 matches. Muriqi's departure ends a four-and-a-half-year stint that saw him become a fan favorite on the island.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVedat Muriqi Leaves Mallorca, Signs for Fenerbahçe
RCD Mallorca and Fenerbahçe have officially agreed on the transfer of striker Vedat Muriqi, ending his four-and-a-half-season tenure at Son Moix. The Kosovar forward leaves as a club legend, having played 155 official matches and scored 58 goals. His most notable achievement came in the 2025/26 season when he scored 23 LaLiga goals, becoming the second top scorer in the championship and surpassing Samuel Eto'o's record as Mallorca's all-time top scorer in Spain's top division. Muriqi was instrumental in Mallorca's 2021/22 survival, their ninth-place finish in 2022/23, and appearances in the 2024 Copa del Rey final and 2025 Spanish Super Cup. The club thanked him for his performance and leadership, wishing him luck in Turkey.
Fútbol en AS.comFenerbahçe Reaches Agreement with La Liga Silver Boot Winner Vedat Muriqi
Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe has announced a preliminary agreement with Kosovo striker Vedat Muriqi, who won the La Liga Silver Boot (second top scorer) while playing for RCD Mallorca. According to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the transfer fee is €15 million. Muriqi is scheduled to arrive in Istanbul tonight to undergo a medical examination and finalize the transfer negotiations. His flight will land at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport's international terminal. The announcement was made via the club's official channels and reported by Hupu Soccer on June 19.
虎扑 - 足球Fenerbahçe Officially Announces Return of Vedat Muriqi and Ismail Kartal
Fenerbahçe has officially confirmed the return of Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi, six years after he left the club for Lazio. The 32-year-old arrives from Mallorca for a fee of 15 million euros, with a portion going to Lazio due to retained economic rights. Muriqi scored 23 goals this season but could not prevent Mallorca's relegation. He will arrive in Istanbul on Thursday at 9:00 PM for a medical examination. Additionally, the club confirmed the return of coach Ismail Kartal for his fourth stint, signing a one-year contract with ambitions to win domestic titles and compete successfully in Europe.
FútbolMuriqi Heading to Turkish Club Fenerbahce
Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi is set to leave RCD Mallorca and join Turkish club Fenerbahce. Muriqi, who had a pre-agreement with newly elected Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim, will arrive in Istanbul on the evening of June 18, 2026, for a medical examination to finalize the transfer. The deal is reportedly worth around 15 million euros. Muriqi scored 23 goals for Mallorca this season, but the team was relegated to the Spanish Second Division. His departure leaves Mallorca needing a new offensive reference for the upcoming season.
Fútbol en AS.comVedat Muriqi's Transfer to Fenerbahce Sparks Controversy at Both Mallorca and Future Club
Vedat Muriqi, the 32-year-old Kosovar striker who finished as La Liga's second top scorer with 23 goals for relegated Mallorca, is set to transfer to Turkish club Fenerbahce for €15 million paid in three installments. The deal has sparked controversy on both sides. Mallorca fans are upset because the club will only net around €4 million after Lazio's 45% sell-on clause is applied, believing they could have secured a higher fee for a player of his caliber. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce supporters consider the fee too expensive for a 32-year-old and would have preferred a younger signing. Muriqi previously played for Fenerbahce in 2019-2020 before moving to Roma and then Mallorca. The transfer is expected to be finalized soon, with the player needing strong performances to win over critics in Istanbul.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertYildirim Re-elected Fenerbahçe President, Set to Sign Vedat Muriqi
Aziz Yildirim was re-elected president of Turkish football club Fenerbahçe in elections held on June 8, 2026. His victory paves the way for the transfer of Real Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi, who has been in Turkey awaiting the outcome. Yildirim had promised Muriqi's return during his election campaign. An agreement is in place for Muriqi to sign a three-year contract until June 2029, with a transfer fee of approximately 15.5 million euros. Italian club SS Lazio will receive a percentage of the fee. Muriqi scored 23 goals in his last season with Mallorca but could not prevent the team's relegation to the Spanish Second Division. The deal is expected to be officially announced on Monday.
FútbolMuriqi on the verge of joining Fenerbahçe after Yıldırım's election win
Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi is close to signing for Turkish club Fenerbahçe after Aziz Yıldırım won the club's presidential election. Muriqi and Mallorca had a pre-agreement with Yıldırım contingent on his victory. The transfer fee is reportedly around 15.5 million euros, down from earlier estimates of 18 million. Mallorca, recently relegated to the Second Division, cannot retain Muriqi, who was the second top scorer in LaLiga with 23 goals. The deal is complicated by Lazio retaining 45% of the capital gain from a future sale, meaning Mallorca will only net about 12 million euros. Muriqi previously played for Fenerbahçe in the 2019/2020 season, scoring 17 goals before moving to Lazio.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaMuriqi on the Verge of Joining Fenerbahçe After Yıldırım's Election Win
Kosovar striker Vedat Muriqi is close to signing with Turkish club Fenerbahçe following the election of Aziz Yıldırım as the club's new president. Yıldırım had a pre-agreement with Muriqi and his current club, Mallorca, contingent on his electoral victory. The transfer fee is reported to be around 15.5 million euros, down from earlier estimates of 18 million. Mallorca, recently relegated to the Second Division, is unable to retain Muriqi, who was the second top scorer in LaLiga with 23 goals. However, due to a previous sale clause, Lazio will receive 45% of the capital gain, meaning Mallorca will net only about 12 million euros. Muriqi previously played for Fenerbahçe in the 2019/2020 season, scoring 17 goals before moving to Lazio.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaMuriqi Close to Joining Fenerbahçe After Aziz Yıldırım's Election Win
Kosovo striker Vedat Muriqi is on the verge of returning to Fenerbahçe after Aziz Yıldırım won the club's presidential election. A pre-agreement existed between Muriqi, his current club Mallorca, and Yıldırım contingent on his electoral victory. The transfer fee is reported to be around 15.5 million euros, lower than earlier estimates of 18 million. Mallorca, recently relegated to Spain's Segunda División, cannot retain Muriqi, who scored 23 goals in LaLiga this season. However, due to a previous agreement, Lazio will receive 45% of the capital gain from the sale, meaning Mallorca will net only about 12 million euros. Muriqi previously played for Fenerbahçe in the 2019/2020 season, scoring 17 goals before moving to Lazio.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaMallorca and Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yildirim agree on Vedat Muriqi transfer
Real Mallorca and Aziz Yildirim, the presidential candidate of Turkish club Fenerbahçe, have reached an agreement for the transfer of striker Vedat Muriqi. The deal, reported by Turkish journalist Yagïz Sabuncuoglu, is contingent on Yildirim winning the Fenerbahçe presidential elections scheduled for this weekend. If elected, Muriqi will sign a contract until 2029. Mallorca initially demanded €18 million for the Kosovo international, but Muriqi requested a reduction based on his performance. Representatives of Yildirim traveled to Palma to finalize the signing. However, the agreement could collapse if Yildirim loses the election. Mallorca holds 100% of Muriqi's rights, but former club Lazio is entitled to 45% of any capital gains from the sale. Mallorca originally paid around €8 million for the striker.
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