Kerem's message to Fenerbahçe: Don't come back without me

For Fenerbahçe, the Benfica match is as important for Kerem Aktürkoğlu's transfer as it is for their Champions League ticket. Benfica President Rui Costa hasn't allowed the sale of the national team player until after the playoffs. While the team is trying to secure the next round of the season from Benfica, President Ali Koç will negotiate with Costa regarding Kerem. The star player sent a message to the Yellow Canaries, saying, "Don't return to Istanbul without me. I want to win the championship at Fenerbahçe." Vice President Hamdi Akın stated, "Kerem Aktürkoğlu will come, God willing."

The two clubs had agreed in principle for a transfer fee of €22.5 million plus a bonus of €2.5 million.