Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are on the verge of signing a Premier League star.
The Turkish outfit announced on Wednesday that Nelson Semedo has ‘arrived in Istanbul to further his transfer negotiations with our club and undergo a medical examination.’
Semedo is now a free agent after his contract with Wolves expired and he confirmed his departure earlier in the day via a emotional post on social media.
The full-back joined the club on a free transfer from Barcelona in 2020 and went on to make 182 appearances, scoring three goals and providing 11 assists.
‘I want to start by thanking every single person that I have worked with through my five-year journey here at Wolves,’ the 31-year-old said in his Instagram post.
‘Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined captaining this amazing club and it’s been such an honour.
Jose Mourinho ‘s Fenerbahce are on the verge of signing a player from the Premier League
Nelson Semedo (centre) has arrived in Turkey after announcing his departure on social media
‘I always tried to give the best of me to make us better collectively. I hope I didn’t disappoint you and that I’m leaving the club in a better place.
‘Jeff, I want to thank you for trusting me to represent and lead this amazing club.
‘To my team-mates and staff, past and present, thank you for making me a better version of myself and for all the memories we shared together. Know that you forever have a friend who you can count on.
‘To our fans, I’ll never forget when I heard you sing my song for the first time on that train. Thank you for embracing me and making me one of your own, for the atmospheres you have created and for always supporting me, even when times were bad.
‘It is time for me to start a new chapter. I wish you all the best and I will always be cheering for you as a supporter myself now.
‘Wolves Ay We – I’m looking forward to seeing you again one day.’
Semedo has been a crucial player for Wolves under a series of managers, including Nuno Espirito Santo, Bruno Lage and Gary O’Neil.
