New suitor for José María Giménez

José María Giménez will leave Atlético de Madrid in the summer and is being targeted by a European club for the next season.

Javier Parra Peña | 24 Mar 2026 | 23.30
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New suitor for José María Giménez
New suitor for José María Giménez

The sports management of Fenerbahçe has highlighted the need to incorporate a top-quality defender for their European project. José María Giménez emerges as the ideal candidate to lead the Ottoman defense and form a dream partnership with Milan Skriniar.

After thirteen seasons defending the shirt of Atlético de Madrid, the Uruguayan center-back seems to be in his final months in Spain. The mattress team plans a profound restructuring of their squad this summer and has put the Uruguayan on the transfer list.

At 31 years old, the defender brings an unmatched experience with 97 international matches and a spirit that fits well in Turkey.

Fenerbahçe's ambitious plan to convince Atlético de Madrid

Fenerbahçe has decided to accelerate negotiations due to the complications arising in other parallel deals such as the one with Marcos Senesi.

The Turkish club's priority is absolute: they want a commander who can provide immediate security and a winning character in critical moments.

Diego Lugano, Uruguayan legend and former player of the club, could be the key to convincing his compatriot to move.

The "Canario" maintains a close relationship with the red-and-white central defender, and his mediation would be crucial in the upcoming formal discussions.

Although Milan is also closely monitoring his steps, the financial and sporting proposal from Istanbul is highly attractive to the player.

The intention is to present a formal offer in the coming weeks if the financial demands of the Madrid club remain reasonable.

Fenerbahce wants to sign José María Giménez

José María Giménez's valuation and fit in the Turkish scheme

The market value of the defender currently stands at €12 million, a sum that the Turkish club is willing to pay.

José María Giménez has played 14 games in the current league season, demonstrating that his physical strength remains intact despite rotations.

With two years left on his contract, Atlético de Madrid would view a transfer close to €10 million favorably.

For Fenerbahçe, this investment represents a unique market opportunity to acquire a defensive leader in full professional maturity.

The prospect of contending for titles and becoming the cornerstone of a new cycle is particularly motivating for the talented South American defender.

The Turkish board trusts that Skriniar's presence and the ambition of the coaching staff will be sufficient arguments to close the deal.

A new leader for the defense of the Yellow Canaries

The arrival of a profile like Josema would completely transform the team's competitive perception in the most demanding continental competitions.

Fenerbahçe understands that to make the definitive quality leap, they need players with a sharp edge and extensive experience in the Champions League.

Negotiations are progressing steadily as the player's surroundings carefully analyze the advantages of this new professional challenge.

It is expected that the agreement can be reached before the start of pre-season to facilitate the central defender's adaptation to his new home.

Turkish football would thus regain that shine of international big stars that has always characterized its most emblematic and winning institutions.

Fenerbahçe is determined not to let this opportunity slip away and is already preparing logistically to welcome the Uruguayan warrior with open arms.

The outcome of this operation will mark a turning point in the sports planning of a squad that dreams of glory.

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