Kanté’s Sudden Exit: Noor Breaks Down the Nassr Saga as Kanté Heads to Fenerbahçe
8 February 2026
Overview
Mohamed Noor, a legend of Al-Ittihad, says Nasr's demand for extra backing is unrealistic, stressing that The World has a deep squad already.
In recent days Ronaldo, Nassr’s star, and his compatriot coach Jorge Jesus, have shown anger over the lack of sufficient support.
That anger has seen Ronaldo miss the last two matches, while Jesus and Nassr players have skipped press conferences and media appearances.
What Noor says about Nassr
Noor told the Saudi show Dorina Ghair that he does not know what Nassr wants; the World currently sits second in the Roshen League and has top players.
He noted that in the summer Nassr signed global names like Joao Felix and Koeman, yet the club now asks for more reinforcements; it is a legitimate request, but the final decision rests with the administration.
Noor added that Nassr attacks the investment fund unfairly, but it mainly needed strong administrative work, not a crisis of the board.
He said Nassr enjoys top-level backers and vast finances, including a figure able to cover the full cost, but he still wonders why there is no support.
Kanté departure and Al-Ittihad
Regarding Kanté's departure from Al-Ittihad, Noor argued that the administration erred at the start and that Kanté wanted a two-year deal.
The club chose a two-year contract with the same salary, but the player refused to stay.
Noor finished by saying Kanté moved to Fenerbahçe, matching the club's aim to sign Youssef En-Nesyri.
Punchline: Kanté always finds a bigger paycheck before he finds a bigger challenge.
Punchline: If only deals could travel as fast as Kanté on a breakaway.
