Fenerbahçe SK has mutually terminated the contract of midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The club's official announcement was made on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
The Moroccan player joined the yellow-dark blue team in the 2024-25 season. The 30-year-old Amrabat made a total of 45 appearances in the Fenerbahçe shirt, scoring 3 goals during this period. In its statement, the club said, "The contract of Sofyan Amrabat, who joined our squad in the 2024-25 season, has been terminated by mutual agreement." This development was also reported by Fotomac.
What was Amrabat's Fenerbahçe career like?
Sofyan Amrabat's journey at Fenerbahçe lasted two seasons. In his first season, he was considered an important option in the team's midfield. The experienced player stood out with his physical strength and ball-winning abilities. However, he struggled to find playing time in his second season. Amrabat, who played in 45 matches in total and scored 3 goals, leaves as part of a shift in the technical team's midfield planning. This move is seen as part of the search for a new balance within the team's current squad structure.
What is the team's current situation?
Fenerbahçe started the 2026-27 Süper Lig season with two matches and is in 8th place. The yellow-dark blues have collected 3 points from the two matches they played. The team, with one win and one loss, has a WL record. The team has scored 5 goals in the league while conceding 4, with a +1 goal difference. They are 4 points behind leader Gençlerbirliği S.K. The team's next league match will be at home against 4th-placed Trabzonspor on December 13, 2026. You can follow the entire match schedule on our fixtures page.
How does the injury situation affect things?
Amrabat's departure brings up the issue of midfield depth in a squad that already has a long injury list. There are currently six important players undergoing treatment and unable to play. This list includes Diego Carlos, Ognjen Mimović, Rodrigo Becão, Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and Marco Asensio. This situation significantly limits the manager's options. Current injury information can be accessed on our injuries page. To see the full current squad, you can visit our squad page.
What does this departure mean?
Sofyan Amrabat's exit has created a gap in Fenerbahçe's midfield. The team is 8th in the league and 4 points behind the leader. Ahead of the upcoming tough Trabzonspor match, and considering the injuries, squad management has gained critical importance. This decision is likely a step towards giving more chances to young players or other names in the existing squad. The club has no tolerance for dropping points at this early stage of the season. Every match is of great importance to finish the league in a better position. You can check our stats and standings pages for the team's league position and performance statistics.
