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Fenerbahçe sign Tanzania's Mbwana Samatta for Sh855 million from Aston Villa

Aston Villa signed Mbwana Samatta from Genk for a reported £8.5 million(Sh1 billion) fee in January. [Photo: Courtesy]

Fenerbahçe signed Tanzania’s star striker Mbwana Samatta from Aston Villa on Friday, just eight months after joining the Premier League side.

Fenerbahçe signed Samatta £5.5m (Sh759 million) which could rise to a maximum of £6.2m (Sh855 million) with add-ons.

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