Nélson Semedo Opens Up on Benfica and Fenerbahçe Move
Hey, so here’s the latest about Nélson Semedo—yes, the Portuguese right-back who has been making headlines lately. He recently spoke at a press conference ahead of Fenerbahçe’s Champions League qualifying clash with Benfica, and he was very candid about his decision to leave Portugal and join the Turkish side.
Semedo explained that while there were talks about returning to Benfica, he was always transparent with everyone involved—his agent, the clubs, and the people he works with. He made it clear that it was simply too early in his career to come back to Portugal. At 31, he feels he still has several years at a high level ahead of him, and the challenge of playing for Fenerbahçe was something he wanted to embrace. Mourinho, he mentioned, played a significant role in convincing him, and Semedo expressed how happy he is to be part of the team now.
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Interestingly, Semedo revealed that he had been leaning toward signing for Fenerbahçe since the beginning of the year. He even had discussions about the club with Vítor Pereira during the latter’s time at Wolverhampton. Those conversations, he admits, helped confirm his decision, because Pereira spoke highly of the club and left him feeling welcomed. Before heading to Turkey, Semedo made a point of personally thanking Pereira, acknowledging the impact he had on him and on the team he left behind.
Now, the twist is that Benfica—his former club—is the team standing between Fenerbahçe and the Champions League group stage. Semedo has nothing but respect for the Portuguese side. He praised the quality of the team, the staff, and the passion of the fans, saying that they all deserve the Champions League stage. He even mentioned experiencing Fenerbahçe’s incredible stadium atmosphere during a match against Feyenoord and how motivating it has been.
Semedo is settling in well at his new club, aided by teammates who speak Portuguese, and while he admits he’s not yet at full fitness, he feels good and ready to play wherever Mourinho needs him—whether that’s in a back three or on the right flank. He emphasized that professional players must be ready to perform in any system, and he’s prepared for the challenge.
So, in short, Semedo’s move was all about timing, ambition, and a little push from trusted mentors, and now he’s focused on helping Fenerbahçe make history by qualifying for the Champions League. It’s going to be a very interesting tie against Benfica, with plenty of storylines beyond just the football.
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