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Osayi-Samuel wants Fenerbahçe stay

Despite attracting interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League, Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has opted to extend his stay with Fenerbahçe for at least another season, snubbing a potential move to the Premier League.
Bright Osayi-Samuel’s current contract with Fenerbahçe is set to expire in the summer of 2025, leaving the Turkish club vulnerable to losing him on a free transfer if he chooses not to renew his contract.
The 26-year-old contract situation has seen several clubs show interest in his service with Wolves the latest among other clubs.
Meanwhile, according to the Sports Digitale, Osayi-Samuel wants to stay with the Turkish outfit, which implies that he is not interested in leaving the club this summer.
“A Premier League and a Championship team were interested in Osayi. Osayi’s side wants to stay in the team,” the publication wrote on X.
Osayi-Samuel played a key role for the Istanbul-based side as they finished second in the just concluded Süper Lig campaign with just three points separating them and champions Galatasaray.
The former Queens Park Rangers player netted four goals and contributed two assists in 23 league appearances.
Nigerian player to stay at Fenerbahçe, potentially reunites with Jose Mourinho, who is set to become the club’s new manager, having previously managed Chelsea.
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