…Osayi-Samuel to leave Fenerbache as a free agent
Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is close to finalizing a four-year deal with English Premier League side Crystal Palace, ahead of a potential summer transfer to the London club.
Crystal Palace are keen to bolster their right wing-back position ahead of the new season and have identified the Nigeria international as a key addition to improve their defensive depth.
This comes as veteran full-back Nathaniel Clyne is expected to leave the club at the end of the season following the expiration of his contract.
According to reports from Turkey, via Fotomac and SportsWitness, negotiations between Palace and Osayi-Samuel are at an advanced stage, with a four-year contract reportedly on the table. The deal is said to include a proposed annual salary of €4.5 million.
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Osayi-Samuel has spent the past five seasons with Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, having joined them in 2020 from Queens Park Rangers, where he had previously spent four seasons.
If the transfer goes through, the 27-year-old will make a return to English football and the Premier League for the first time in his career, having previously featured for Blackpool and QPR in the Championship.
Now a seasoned professional, Osayi-Samuel brings nearly a decade of top-flight experience, having played under some of the sport’s most respected coaches, including José Mourinho.
Last summer, Aston Villa, Everton, and Crystal Palace were among the clubs reportedly interested in securing his services.
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