Fenerbahçe’s Sidiki Chérif Set to Sign with Coventry City for €24.5 Million
Fenerbahçe SK’s forward Sidiki Chérif, aged 19, is reportedly close to completing a transfer to Coventry City, as reported by Foot Mercato. The Sky Blues, who recently earned promotion to the Premier League, have allegedly reached an agreement with the Istanbul-based club for a transfer fee of €24.5 million.
Chérif, who has expressed enthusiasm about joining the Coventry Building Society Arena, is expected to finalize a five-year contract lasting until 2032. A medical examination is anticipated to take place within the next few hours.
Having developed his skills at SCO Angers’ academy, Chérif made his professional debut in August 2023 and featured in 36 matches for the club. He transitioned to Turkey last February under a loan agreement that included a mandatory buy-out clause set at €21 million. During the 2025–26 season, the Guinea-born player participated in 16 matches for Fenerbahçe, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
Fenerbahçe SK’s Sidiki Chérif (19) is reportedly on the verge of signing for Coventry City, according to information from Foot Mercato.
Having been promoted to the Premier League this season, the Sky Blues are said to have reached an agreement with the Istanbul-based club for a fee of €24.5m. The forward, who is also keen on the idea of joining the Coventry Building Society Arena, is expected to sign a five-year contract, running until 2032. He is due to undergo a medical in the coming hours.
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Having come through the ranks at SCO Angers’ academy, where he made his professional debut in August 2023 and played 36 matches, Chérif moved to Turkey last February on a loan deal with a mandatory buy-out clause set at €21m. Having made 16 appearances in all competitions for Fenerbahçe in the 2025–26 season, the Dubreka, Guinea-born player scored three goals and provided one assist.
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