Musaba set for Norwich loan from Fenerbahçe

Anthony Musaba is on the verge of joining Norwich City on a season-long loan from Fenerbahçe, with the winger having traveled to England for his medical. The 25-year-old Dutchman's move is expected to be officially announced after the remaining formalities are completed.

Norwich City are reportedly set to cover a significant portion, if not all, of Musaba's wages for the 2026-27 season. While some reports suggest an option to buy could be included, this detail remains unconfirmed.

This transfer presents an opportunity for Musaba to return to the English Championship, a league where he previously proved to be an effective wide player. For Fenerbahçe, the loan move allows them to manage a crowded squad and navigate foreign player restrictions while giving Musaba a chance to play regularly.

Musaba began his senior career at NEC Nijmegen and later moved to Monaco. He had loan spells at Cercle Brugge, Heerenveen, Metz, and NEC before joining Sheffield Wednesday in August 2023. There, he made around 70 appearances, scoring approximately 10 goals and providing a similar number of assists, showcasing his pace, direct running, and work rate.

In the summer of 2025, Musaba transferred to Samsunspor for around 1 million euros, where he impressed with six goals and four assists in 22 appearances. Fenerbahçe then triggered his release clause, reportedly between 5 million and 6 million euros, in January 2026. His move to Fenerbahçe followed a period at Samsunspor where he reportedly refused to play amid transfer interest, leading to disciplinary action. At Fenerbahçe, he made an immediate impact, contributing to their Turkish Super Cup semifinal win and eventual triumph, but struggled to secure a regular starting position, finishing the season with two goals and six assists in about 24 appearances across competitions.

Fenerbahçe's decision to loan Musaba is influenced by increased competition for attacking positions, injury disruptions, squad restructuring, and foreign player limits under Turkish Football Federation regulations. The loan aims to help Musaba regain confidence and playing time without Fenerbahçe relinquishing control of a player under contract until June 2030.