Newcastle's Emre set for Fenerbahce move
First Published: May 31, 2008
Turkish midfielder Emre Belozoglu stands for his national anthem prior to a Turkey vs Uruguay friendly in Bochum, May 25. Newcastle's Emre will sign a three-year deal with Istanbul side Fenerbahce next week, the Turkish press has reported.
Newcastle's Turkish international midfielder Emre will sign a three-year deal with Istanbul side Fenerbahce next week, the Turkish press reported Saturday.
Fenerbahce confirmed on their television network FP TV that they are currently negotiating with the Turkish team captain and his manager, but did not reveal further details.
But according to press reports the 27-year-old will sign a contract on Monday in a deal worth 10.5 million euros (16.3 million dollars).
Emre joined Newcastle from Inter Milan for 3.8 million pounds in 2005 and is under contract until 2011.
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