Istanbul Giant Preparing an Offensive for the Forward
Fenerbahçe in Pursuit
The Fenerbahçe management, aiming to reinforce the attacking line ahead of the new season with a star forward whose quality would leave no room for debate among fans and pundits, has once again turned its attention to 29-year-old Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth. The Istanbul side’s interest was rekindled after his future at Madrid’s Atlético became uncertain and ceased to appear entirely secure.
Unhappy With Playing Time
According to reports in the Spanish sports press, Sørloth finished last season in La Liga with an impressive tally of twenty goals. Nevertheless, he started in only twenty of Atlético’s fifty official matches, a figure clearly at odds with his personal ambitions and his status as the Norwegian national team’s leading forward. Sources say the player is openly frustrated by the situation and by the lack of consistent minutes on the pitch.
Could Request a Transfer
Further irritation arose during the FIFA Club World Cup match in which Atlético suffered a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain; the striker again began on the bench and entered the field only in the second half. Reports indicate that head coach Diego Simeone’s approach is fueling Sørloth’s growing dissatisfaction. Should the issue of limited playing time persist, the experienced Scandinavian, according to journalists close to the club, plans to submit an official transfer request to Atlético’s board. In such a scenario, the Yellow-Navy Blues are ready to act swiftly to secure the target man they have been seeking.
Statistics
Across the previous campaign Alexander Sørloth appeared in 51 official matches for Atlético in all competitions, contributing 24 goals and 2 assists — numbers that confirm his reputation as one of the most dangerous strikers despite his intermittent presence in the starting XI.
If negotiations with the Madrid club conclude successfully, Fenerbahçe will acquire a proven goalscorer capable of immediately enhancing the Yellow-Navy Blues’ attacking power and making a significant impact in the battle for the Turkish league title and in their European ambitions.
