Fenerbahçe Prepares to Offload Ognjen Mimovic in January
Fenerbahçe defender Ognjen Mimovic faces an imminent January exit after 21 months at the club without making a single official appearance, reported on October 21, 2026. The 22-year-old Serbian right-back, signed from Red Star Belgrade for a reported €6.7 million in January 2025, spent subsequent loan spells at Zenit and Pafos before returning to Istanbul. With his contract running until June 2029, Serbian clubs are currently tracking his situation as Fenerbahçe weighs permanent sale offers against a fresh loan agreement.
Slavia Prag Draw Amplifies Squad Changes
The looming departure follows Fenerbahçe’s 2-2 home draw against Slavia Prag in the UEFA Champions League on October 14, 2026, a result that accelerated squad evaluations. Playing at Chobani Stadium under Spanish referee Ricardo de Burgos, Fenerbahçe took a two-goal lead through Oğuz Aydın in the 4th minute and Mason Greenwood, as reported by BBC News Turkish. Slavia Prag responded when Lukas Provod scored in the 15th minute before Kacor netted a 90th-minute equalizer, according to BBC News Turkish.
Fenerbahçe matches a 2012 European collapse
The blown two-goal advantage marked the first time in 14 years that Fenerbahçe failed to win a European match after holding a two-goal lead, matching a similar collapse against Marseille in 2012. Meanwhile, Slavia Prag’s two goals represented the Czech side’s first time scoring twice in an away Champions League fixture in 19 years. These continental struggles compound a domestic campaign where Fenerbahçe sits third in the Trendyol Süper Lig with five wins, one draw, and two losses after eight matches, trailing leaders Galatasaray by three points.
Mimovic moves from Red Star Belgrade to Pafos
Fenerbahçe secured Mimovic on a 4.5-year deal on January 31, 2025, for a reported €6.7 million transfer fee from Red Star Belgrade. Just weeks later on February 12, 2025, the club dispatched him on loan to Zenit for the remainder of that season. Following his return, Fenerbahçe loaned the defender to Cypriot side Pafos on September 8, 2025, with a purchase option. Pafos declined to activate that clause, returning the player to Istanbul ahead of the current season.
Slavia Prague suffers losses before drawing with Fenerbahçe
Slavia Prague, after losing 3-2 at home to French side Lens in their first match, suffered another 2-0 defeat away to Azerbaijani side Sabah in their second match. During these European fixtures, the squad also struggled with personnel shortages, as Mert Müldür and Marco Asensio were absent from the roster due to injuries. Prior to the recent 2-2 draw, Fenerbahçe had last faced Slavia Prague during the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League stage, securing a 2-1 victory in Prague.
Why has Ognjen Mimovic not played for Fenerbahçe?
Why has Ognjen Mimovic not played for Fenerbahçe?
Despite arriving from Red Star Belgrade in January 2025 on a 4.5-year contract, Mimovic was immediately loaned to Zenit and later to Pafos, keeping him off the pitch for Fenerbahçe in any official fixture.
What was the financial cost of Mimovic’s transfer?
Fenerbahçe acquired the Serbian right-back for a reported €6.7 million transfer fee in January 2025, and his current contract runs through June 30, 2029.
How did Fenerbahçe perform against Slavia Prag?
Fenerbahçe drew 2-2 at home after goals from Oğuz Aydın and Mason Greenwood built a 2-0 lead, which evaporated following goals from Lukas Provod and Kacor.
Which clubs are currently monitoring Mimovic?
Several Serbian clubs are monitoring the 22-year-old defender’s status as Fenerbahçe considers parting ways with him during the January transfer window via a permanent sale or another loan.
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