Talisca leaves Ronaldo's Al Nassr to join Mourinho's Fenerbahçe

Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca has joined Fenerbahce, coached by Portugal's Jose Mourinho, on a one-and-a-half-year deal from Al Nassr, the Turkish club announced on Tuesday.

"Welcome to your new home, Talisca. We wish you a successful career crowned with championships in our yellow and navy blue shirt," the club posted on social media.

After four seasons with Saudi club Al Nassr, in which he played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and scored 76 goals, Talisca returns to Turkey to strengthen the midfield position for Fenerbahce, who are second in the local league, six points behind leaders Galatasaray.

A native of Feira de Santana, in the state of Bahia, the Brazilian trained at Bahia (2013-2014) and then played for Benfica (2014-2016), Besiktas (2016-2017), Guangzhou (2018-2021) and Al Nassr (2021-2025).

 

January 28, 2025