Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has swiftly earned favor under manager Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce, reports Fotomac.
His standout performances during the Turkish club’s pre-season camp in Austria have solidified his position as the first-choice right-back for the upcoming season.
Osayi-Samuel featured prominently in all three friendly matches played by Fenerbahce during their Austrian camp.
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Mourinho has now designated him as the guaranteed starting right-back in the team.
However, Osayi-Samuel’s future at the club remains uncertain as he has not yet reached an agreement on a contract extension. Currently, he has only one year remaining on his existing deal.