Bright Osayi-Samuel wants to return to Turkey

The Nigerian is said to have contacted İsmail Kartal about a move back to Fenerbahçe

Africa 16 July 2026 at 06:53

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Bright Osayi-Samuel wants to return to Turkey

A potential comeback that could thrill Fenerbahçe fans. Bright Osayi-Samuel, currently at Birmingham, is reported to have expressed his desire to rejoin the Istanbul club, according to Turkish media sources.

The Nigerian right-back, who wore the yellow and blue jersey for four seasons, is said to have met new head coach İsmail Kartal to share his wish to work together again. “I want to work with you again,” the player reportedly told the Turkish coach, with whom he had already established a strong rapport during his previous spell at the club.

ÖZEL | Bright Osayi-Samuel, yeniden İsmail Kartal'la çalışmak için Fenerbahçe'ye dönmek istiyor. Ancak Fenerbahçe, Birmingham'a bonservis bedeli ödemeyecek. Transferin gerçekleşmesi için Osayi-Samuel'in önce Birmingham ile sözleşme sorununu kendi başına çözerek serbest kalması… pic.twitter.com/w2y6OYNFOt
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Having joined Birmingham last July as a free agent after leaving Fenerbahçe, Osayi-Samuel now wants to return to Turkey. However, the Turkish club's management remains cautious on the financial side. If the Nigerian manages to resolve his contract situation, his return to Fenerbahçe could quickly become a reality.