Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku set to join Fenerbache as a free agent

Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku is reportedly close to joining Turkish giants Fenerbache on a free transfer.

Djiku is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Turkish powerhouse after refusing to extend his stay with the French Ligue 1 side, RC Strasbourg.

Earlier this season, Djiku escaped a ban from the French Football Federation over betting allegations.

Djiku, 28, was among 76 players, coaches and team officials who were cited following an investigation by the Professional Football League (LFP) for their involvement in betting during the 2020-21 season and was subsequently banned for one match.

A statement from the LFP on the suspensions said: “These offences were committed even though, together, the LFP and the UNFP (the players’ union) have carried out awareness or information campaigns with the clubs on a daily basis.

“The Commission recalls that the actors of the competitions organized by the FFF or the LFP (in particular the players, coaches, managers of professional football clubs) have a general ban on betting, online or in physical networks, on all football competitions, whether domestic or foreign.”

It's understood that RC Strasbourg Alsace were hell-bent on keeping their captain and with the recent investment by BlueCo, owners of Chelsea Football Club, the 28-year-old could stay put at the Stade de la Meinau with a contract extension.

He made over 120 appearances for RC Strasbourg Alsace since joining them from SM Caen in 2019.

Djiku has been capped 20 times by Ghana at the senior national team level, the Black Stars after opting to represent them on the international stage.

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