Talisca Leaves Fenerbahce, Joins Al-Jazira with Annual Salary Over 10 Million Euros

Fenerbahce officially parted ways with Brazilian striker Anderson Talisca after the two parties mutually agreed to terminate the contract. The Turkish club confirmed the news on their account on X: "Anderson Talisca joined our squad during the mid-season of the 2026-2026 campaign, and his contract has been terminated by mutual consent between the two parties." They added: "We wish Talisca all the best and every success in the next stage of his footballing career." Immediately, the future of the 31-year-old was defined. According to Transfermarkt, citing reliable journalist Reshat Can Ozbudak, the former Al-Nassr star has reached an agreement with Al-Jazira, a side that includes his compatriot Malcom, formerly of Al-Hilal, in their ranks. Ozbudak reported that Al-Jazira have agreed a two-year deal with Talisca, with the option to extend for a further year. The Brazilian is set to earn an annual salary of just over 10 million euros with his new club. All that remains is the medical and the signing of contracts to wrap up the move. This is a notable transfer ahead of the summer market, not only because of Talisca's reputation but also due to the swiftness of the parties after resolving his contract with Fenerbahce. Talisca's move to Al-Jazira extends the list of stars heading to UAE football, which is increasingly becoming an attractive financial destination. Looking more broadly, Talisca's switch reflects a reality: at the peak of a career, lucrative contracts are often shorter than one thinks, and "contracts exist only on paper, the money evaporated long ago" – here, that money actually acts as a catalyst for a new landing spot. The question is whether Al-Jazira can effectively utilize Talisca's quality when this investment comes with huge expectations. For Talisca personally, leaving Europe once again will help him rediscover his rhythm after a difficult spell in Turkey. At Al-Jazira, he will be the main attacking force alongside Malcom. This partnership promises to deliver significant strength for the UAE side in continental competitions.