From €21 million loan to Coventry: Sidiki Chérif’s rapid exit

Sidiki Chérif, who arrived in February in Turkey on a loan that included a €21 million obligation‑to‑buy clause with bonuses, is already set to leave Fenerbahçe and head to England’s Coventry City, ending a brief spell at the Istanbul club in the summer transfer window.

SIdiki Chérif made his Arriv in February in Turquie on a temporary deal. The move marked his first appearance for the Istanbul side.

The agreement was structured as a loan with an obligation to purchase. The clause stipulated a €21 million fee, bonuses included.

Such a €21 million commitment signalled a major financial outlay for Fenerbahçe. The club expected the striker to become a long‑term asset.

Departure to Coventry

According to club information, Sidiki will now leave Fenerbahçe. The departure comes after only a few months on loan.

He is set to join Coventry City in England. The transfer moves him from the Turkish Süper Lig to the English Championship.

The swift reversal underscores how high‑value loan deals can be short‑lived. It leaves both clubs to reassess their strategies for the upcoming season.