Fatih Terim, currently with Al Shabab, expressed interest in Samet Akaydin following the player's poor performance, which resulted in fan backlash at Fenerbahçe. Akaydin is anticipated to depart from Fenerbahçe, with Al Shabab emerging as a probable destination. It was reported that the experienced coach, who had a previous stint at Panathinaikos, had also tried to secure Akaydin for his former club on a loan deal. Despite Akaydin's difficulties at Fenerbahçe, where he has not participated since making a costly error in a UEFA Europa League match against Athletic, he continues to be of interest to Terim. Throughout this season, Akaydin participated in 7 matches for Fenerbahçe, scoring 1 goal in 509 minutes of play.