Oosterwolde sent back to Fenerbahce after failed Roma medical

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Aug 27, 2026 3:50 PM ET

Roma have decided not to sign Jayden Oosterwolde after a failed medical, claim Sky Sport Italia, so the player returns to Fenerbahce amid reports he’ll be out for at least two months.

The agreement had been reached between the two clubs last week, making it a loan for €1m with option to buy for another €15m plus add-ons at the end of the season.

That would become an obligation if certain conditions were met, but the Giallorossi were concerned that he has not played since early August due to a thigh injury.

Oosterwolde injury record worried Roma

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – AUGUST 06: Jayden Oosterwolde of Fenerbahce in action during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round First Leg match between Feyenoord and Fenerbahce at Feyenoord Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Those worries were confirmed when he underwent his medical tests this week, and further tests suggested Oosterwolde could be out of action until December or even January.

It was reported earlier today that Roma were prepared to sign the Dutchman anyway on a free loan, but it seems as if the negotiations with Fenerbahce broke down.

NEWPORT, WALES – AUGUST 04: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on before the pre-season friendly match between Newport County and AS Roma at Rodney Parade on August 04, 2026 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia claim this evening that the entire move has been abandoned, so the 25-year-old is flying back to Istanbul.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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