Kante Makes Impressive Fenerbahçe Debut, Promises “Great Things” with New Club
N’Golo Kante has spoken of a warm welcome after making his debut for Fenerbahçe, signaling his excitement to commence a new chapter with the Turkish giants. The World Cup winner came off the bench in the 62nd minute of Fenerbahçe’s 3-1 victory over Gençlerbirliği on February 9, 2026, and was greeted with applause as he entered the pitch.
Kante’s arrival in Turkey has been highly anticipated, following a dramatic transfer saga. The midfielder showcased promising signs in his first appearance, completing 26 of 32 passes (81% accuracy), winning both of his duels, and making two successful tackles. He also won one aerial duel and two possessions.
Speaking after the match, Kante reflected on the enthusiastic reception he received. “Honestly, I didn’t fully feel everything,” he said. “I saw the first person in front of the barriers and it was a good welcome.”
The 34-year-vintage also expressed his gratitude to the fans at the stadium, adding, “There was a good welcome at the stadium too. I hope we celebrate great things together.”
N’Golo Kante, havaalanındaki karşılama ile ilgili görüşlerini Spor Arena’dan Selen Cansu Aksoy’a aktardı.
🎙️: @selencansu5 pic.twitter.com/QCS86EFToO
— Spor Arena (@sporarena) February 9, 2026
The win over Gençlerbirliği provides a positive start to Kante’s Fenerbahçe career as the team looks to build momentum in the Turkish Süper Lig.
