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Fenerbahce confirm agreement to sign Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea on a free transfer after Belgium striker saw a proposed deadline day move to Nottingham Forest fall through

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has joined Fenerbahce in Turkey after the collapse of his deadline day move to Nottingham Forest.

The Belgium international was able to negotiate a better deal with the Turkish club following Forest’s interest on Thursday.

The 28-year old and his representatives held extensive talks with Forest who were willing to take over the last year of his Chelsea contract but ultimately failed to find agreement.

Striker Michy Batshuayi arrives in Istanbul on Friday to complete his transfer tou00a0Fenerbahce

Striker Michy Batshuayi arrives in Istanbul on Friday to complete his transfer to Fenerbahce

No paperwork was sent to the Premier League as talks did not reach that stage.