Has Fenerbahce Reached a Deal with Maldonado?

Has Fenerbahce Reached a Deal with Maldonado?
By Nathan L. Redd

Several reports out of Istanbul Friday indicate that Fenerbahce may be close to finalizing a deal for Chilean star midfielder Claudio Maldonado. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder currently plays for Brasilian squad Santos FC.

Maldonado is highly regarded as one of the best players in South America and is known for his tremendous passing skill in addition to defensive tenacity. Reports earlier this week indicated that he may be close to signing with future Fenerbahce opponent Sevilla, but now rumors are circulating that Fener could sign him for a deal of 4 Million Euros. The deal is rumored to be a three-year contract and if true, the star could be in Istanbul this weekend to make it official.

We'll have more information on the rumored deal throughout the weekend as it becomes available.