Sources indicate that Matteo Guendouzi is close to finalizing a transfer to Fenerbahce, with Lazio set to receive €25 million plus an additional €2 million in performance-related bonuses, although the deal won’t be completed until next week.
This amount represents an increase from the initial bid, which was reported as €23 million plus €2 million in bonuses tied to performance metrics.
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The France international midfielder has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the Turkish club and is eager to make the switch during the January transfer window.
Guendouzi Excited About Joining Fenerbahce
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Matteo Guendouzi of Lazio celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match against US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on November 23, 2025, in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
According to Sky Sport Italia, Sport Mediaset, Sportitalia, and others, the improved offer appears satisfactory enough to persuade Lazio to proceed with the sale as well.
Nevertheless, Guendouzi is set to play two more matches for Lazio before his departure, with the move expected to occur early next week.
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There is a midweek round in Serie A, so Maurizio Sarri aims to retain Guendouzi for the matches against Fiorentina on Wednesday night and Verona on Sunday.
This timing allows them to search for a replacement, as their squad is currently stretched thin.