Ex-Fenerbahçe Player Osayi-Samuel Denies Salary Demands, Affirms Loyalty

Bright Osayi-Samuel, a former standout for Fenerbahçe, has directly addressed lingering transfer rumors and clarified his exit from the Istanbul giants. Speaking on the YouTube channel Libero TV, the Nigerian international sought to set the record straight regarding his contract situation and any perceived demands for increased wages. Osayi-Samuel firmly refuted claims that he had requested exorbitant sums, attributing the confusion to his former agent's actions.

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Many journalists in Turkey invent stories to get attention, but for me, and the club knows it, I never asked for a contract.

"Many journalists in Turkey invent stories to get attention, but for me, and the club knows it, I never asked for a contract," Osayi-Samuel stated. He explained that while a contract was offered at the start of the season, his decision to change agents led to misunderstandings. He recalled a tweet from a journalist about him demanding money, which he was unaware of, and a subsequent message from his old agent confirming the conversation. This revelation clearly angered Osayi-Samuel, prompting his desire to move on from that representation.

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My father is a very, very strong Fenerbahçe fan, he really is very strong... Even if I wanted to sign for Beşiktaş, my father would never let me go.

The player's comments also shed light on his deep connection to Fenerbahçe and his family's fervent support. He revealed that his father is a "very, very strong Fenerbahçe fan" and would "never allow" him to join rivals Beşiktaş, despite past transfer speculation. Osayi-Samuel expressed gratitude for his time at Fenerbahçe and stated his preference was always to either remain with the club or return home, dismissing any notion of disloyalty. He also touched upon the controversial 99-point season, acknowledging the team's frustration with perceived injustices but emphasizing the players' need to focus on the game.

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I heard about the injustices in the league when I came to the team. But then the season with İsmail Kartal was the season that really made me think, 'Okay, I can see for myself what the club is saying'. It was truly difficult to understand a club getting 99 points and only losing once and not winning the league.