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Al Ittihad → Fenerbahçe · 2 Feb 2026. Verified in RT records — this page is a snapshot, not live tracking.

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Midfielder · France · €4.5M · Contract to 2026
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€4.5M
Peak €100.0M · Dec 2018
-36% vs ~12 months ago
FallingLast six moves from RT transfer records — fees as reported at the time.
Al-Ittihad Club → Fenerbahçe
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6 apps · 430 min in DNA sample · DNA sample · partial
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N'Golo Kanté is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.84 big chances/90) and top 20% creator in the league. (Limited sample: 430 mins)
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🚨🟡⚫️ West Ham have approached Al Ittihad to ask about N'Golo Kanté as top target, as @Will_Unwin reported. Direct talks took place between clubs and with player's camp. Al Ittihad current position: no intention to sell Kanté, considered as key player and top professional. https://t.co/9GhqhXsdpl
🚨🟡🔵 The agreement between N’Golo Kanté and Fenerbahçe on personal terms, very close following positive meeting on Tuesday. Negotiations to continue with Al Ittihad as timing not guaranteed yet, no plans for free exit as Al Ittihad ask for a fee. 🎥 https://t.co/oO0ccoew6q https://t.co/5jj1U5MRTQ
🚨🟡🔵 No talks took place between N’Golo Kanté and Al Ittihad over new deal as talks with Fenerbahçe continue. Kanté, keen on Fener move also on the personal terms proposal — deal now up to clubs agreement. https://t.co/Ui7UNNKGQF
🚨🇹🇷 Galatasaray are just waiting for final green light then will close Noa Lang deal with Napoli, buy option under €30m. Fenerbahçe keep working on daily basis on N’Golo Kanté deal with Al Ittihad. 🎥➕ https://t.co/O3Z7dKQNgI https://t.co/KYWmlgHped
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🚨❌ Agreement between Fenerbahce/N’Golo #Kanté. Agreement between the clubs. The medical was completed (❗️) and the documents were uploaded within the deadline. However, due to the incorrect entry of the relevant TMS data by Al Ittihad, as explained by Fenerbahce, the deal for Kanté (and Youssef En-Nesyri) collapsed. Kanté disappointed as he was ready to depart. 🇫🇷
🟡⚫️🇫🇷 Al Ittihad stance on N’Golo Kanté remains the same after West Ham and Atlético Madrid links. Not for sale, this is Al Ittihad’s position. https://t.co/KNWx79EVag
🇫🇷 Al Ittihad mantain their position on N’Golo Kanté links: not for sale. The club has no intention to accept the proposals received this month as he’s crucial player for their project. ⤵️
🚨 Club to club talks will continue in the next days for Lucas Paquetá to Flamengo. The player insists to join Flamengo as West Ham opened doors to talks but at their conditions. Fenerbahçe, insisting on N’Golo Kanté deal. Green light from player. 🎥 https://t.co/9zJdbeunHn https://t.co/zv47piuND9