Bright Osayi-Samuel’s time at Fenerbahce may be coming to an end following a burglary at his home in Istanbul on Thursday night, May 22.
The 27-year-old was present during the incident, but no injuries were reported.
He has since filed a report with local police, who have launched an investigation per Milliyet.
The theft may be linked to a previous altercation with Trabzonspor fans during a Turkish league match in March 2024.
Fenerbahce currently sit second in the Turkish Super Lig with 81 points from 34 matches, trailing leaders Galatasaray, who have 89 points.
💥 Bright Osayi-Samuel: "Her zamanki gibi sistematik olarak ismim lekeleniyor. Sezon bittiğinde herkesi, her şeyi ortaya çıkaracağım." (Fanatik) pic.twitter.com/vzX4AkbKQR
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Bright Osayi-Samuel delivered a strong performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Group C matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, helping the Super Eagles earn four points and marking his 22nd appearance for the national team.
Osayi-Samuel eyes Premier League return
Nigeria international Bright Osayi-Samuel has expressed his desire to return to the Premier League after four years away.
According to Fotomac, the 27-year-old has already begun moving some of his belongings to England.
2025 FA Cup winners Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign the right-back, with reports suggesting a €4 million-per-season deal on a four-and-a-half-year contract has been agreed.
🚨 Fenerbahçeli Bright Osayi-Samuel’in İstanbul’daki evi soyuldu! 🏠💥 Olay sırasında evde kimse yoktu, şans eseri yaralanan olmadı 🙏 Polis ekipleri 👮♂️ güvenlik kameralarıyla soruşturma başlattı 🔍 Nijeryalı futbolcunun moralinin bozuk olduğu bildirildi 😔🇳🇬 #Fenerbahçe… pic.twitter.com/8FhDlHa83v
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The 27-year-old previously played for Queens Park Rangers before making a €500,000 move to Istanbul in 2021.
Osayi-Samuel declined to renew his contract with Fenerbahçe, despite pressure from newly appointed coach José Mourinho.
He scored seven goals in 176 appearances for the Yellow-Navy Blues during his time at the club per Transfermarkt.
