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2015–16 Fenerbahçe S.K. season

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Chairman
  
Aziz Yıldırım

Stadium
  
Ülker Stadium

Türkiye Kupası
  
Runners-up

Manager
  
Vítor Pereira

Süper Lig
  
Runners-up

UEFA Champions League
  
Third qualifying round

The 2015–16 season is Fenerbahçe's 58th consecutive season in the Süper Lig and their 108th year in existence.

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Season overview

  • On 10 April 2015, Dirk Kuyt has signed to Feyenoord to play next year since his contract expired on 31 May 2015.
  • On 11 June 2015, Fenerbahçe have released a statement on their official website confirming that Portuguese manager Vítor Pereira has been appointed manager on a two-year deal.
  • On 17 June 2015, Centre back Simon Kjær signed a four-year contract with Fenerbahçe from Lille for a €7.65 million fee.
  • On 22 June 2015, Mert Günok has signed a three-year contract with Bursaspor after his contract expired on 31 May 2015.
  • On 23 June 2015, Fenerbahçe officially signed a four-year contract with Bursaspor former right back Şener Özbayraklı for ₺5.0 million.
  • On 25 June 2015, Fenerbahçe have completed the signing of Atlético Paranaense striker Fernandão on a four-year deal the club revealed.
  • On 27 June 2015, Fenerbahçe part ways with Emre Belözoğlu. The club said that the 34-year-old central midfielder is not in the team manager’s future plans thus his deal has not been renewed.
  • On 2 July 2015, Fenerbahçe has taken on loan two players, Brazilian goalkeeper Fabiano Ribeiro and Senegalese centre-back Abdoulaye Ba, from the Portuguese giants Porto for a season.
  • On 3 July 2015, Fenerbahçe are in talks to sign winger Nani from Manchester United. The club announced the news on social media on Thursday night, saying on Twitter: "Fenerbahçe has begun talks with Nani and his club Manchester United to transfer the player. Nani will be in Istanbul on Sunday for a medical check up."
  • On 3 July 2015, Fenerbahçe have completed the signing of São Paulo defensive midfielder Souza for an €8 million transfer fee the club revealed. On 4 July, have released a statement on their official website confirming that talks are underway with both São Paulo and their midfielder Josef de Souza. On 7 July 2015, Souza was named an official Fenerbahçe player.
  • On 6 July 2015, Fenerbahçe have completed the signing of Manchester United winger Nani. Fenerbahçe have announced the signing of Nani from Manchester United for €6 million.
  • On 8 July 2015, Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike has joined United Arab Emirates Pro League side Al-Ain on loan until the end of the season.
  • On 9 July 2015, Fenerbahçe has begun to transfer talks with Robin van Persie and his club Manchester United.
  • On 12 July 2015, Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has arrived in Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Sunday at 8:00pm local time with his family in a private plane to complete his move to Fenerbahçe. On 13 July van Persie underwent health screening in Istanbul.
  • On 14 July 2015, Robin van Persie has completed his move from Manchester United to Fenerbahçe for an undisclosed fee. The Netherlands striker, 31, was unveiled in front of about 10,000 supporters inside the club's stadium. He said: "I promise you one thing - I will do everything in my power to help Fenerbahce win as many trophies to make you happy. Let's do it together."
  • On 17 July 2015, Fenerbahçe is to face Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League third qualifying round following a draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday. The Ukrainian side will travel to İstanbul in the first leg to face Fenerbahçe, which returns to UEFA competitions after two years.
  • On 5 August 2015, Fenerbahçe was sent crashing out of the UEFA Champions League by Shakhtar Donetsk after lose with 3–0 in Arena Lviv.
  • On 7 August 2015, Fenerbahçe, drawn against Atromitos of Greece in the UEFA Europa League play-off round.
  • On 13 August 2015, Fenerbahçe officially signed a five-year contract with Ozan Tufan by €7.0M.
  • On 14 August 2015, Fenerbahçe officially signed a three-year contract with Volkan Şen by €1.0M.
  • Kit information

    Adidas and Fenerbahçe extended their kit deal in February 2014 at least until 2018–19, while it is reported that the Adidas Fenerbahçe is worth $8.5M season. Adidas produces the new Fenerbahçe 2015–16 Kits which feature no shirt sponsor as of now. The new Fenerbahçe 15–16 Away and Third Kits were released on 7 July 2015.

    Out

    Total spending: €42.78M
    Total income: €20.50M
    Expenditure: €22.28M

    First team squad

    As of 26 May 2016

    Statistics

    As of 26 May 2016

    Pre-season friendlies

      Win   Draw   Loss   Postponed

    Results summary

    Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

    Matches

      Win   Draw   Loss   Postponed

    Quarter-finals

    Notes

    Third qualifying round

    Notes

    References

    2015–16 Fenerbahçe S.K. season Wikipedia