Vice-president Murat Ozaydinli said in a statement on the Istanbul club's website that the deal was clinched in a meeting late Tuesday with Carlos's agent Dino Pasalic.

"Our meeting for the transfer took only 15 to 20 minutes. We told them our principles and the deal was sealed," Ozaydinli said. "We signed a player who perfectly fits Fenerbahce's traditions."

He added that the 34-year-old Brazilian was expected to come to Turkey in the coming days to officially sign the contract.

The statement did not mention the duration of the contract, but Turkish newspapers said Carlos had signed for two years.

There was talk of a move by Carlos to Fenerbahce last year, but the former international decided to stay on with Real Madrid.

In April, he said he would leave after 11 years with the Spanish club and added, without giving details, that he had been talking to several European sides which would be involved in next year's Champions League.