Feyenoord Receives €20m Bid for Top Scorer Ueda

Feyenoord's Ayase Ueda, the Eredivisie's top scorer from last season, may be on his way out of De Kuip. Turkish top club Fenerbahçe has reportedly made a €20m bid for the Japanese forward.

Fenerbahçe Makes €20m Bid for Ueda

VoetbalPrimeur reports that Fenerbahçe has made a €20m bid for Feyenoord's Ayase Ueda. This is the first concrete bid the Rotterdam club has received for the 27-year-old Japanese forward. Ueda has been linked with a move to the Premier League earlier this week, but it seems Fenerbahçe is now in the running.

Contract and Club Context

Ueda is currently under contract with Feyenoord until 2025, having signed a two-year deal with the club in the summer of 2023. Feyenoord purchased Ueda from Cercle Brugge for €9m. The Japanese forward had a breakout season in the Eredivisie, scoring 25 goals and becoming the top scorer.

Dévy Rigaux's Negotiation Skills

Feyenoord's technical director, Dévy Rigaux, has a reputation for getting the best deals for his players. It remains to be seen whether he can negotiate a better offer for Ueda or keep him at De Kuip.

Conclusion

The future of Ayase Ueda at Feyenoord is uncertain, with Fenerbahçe's €20m bid creating a new development in the transfer saga. Only time will tell if Ueda will make a move to Turkey or stay in Rotterdam.