Mohamed Salah set for Besiktas transfer that would rewrite turkish football history
Rumors are intensifying as Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian star, appears on the verge of joining Turkish giants Besiktas. Should the deal materialize, it would mark one of the most historic transfers in Turkish football annals.
«We’re all waiting for the official announcement,» declares Taha, a Besiktas fan perched on the stadium steps overlooking the Bosphorus. The 34-year-old Egyptian, now a free agent, is reportedly finalizing terms for a one-year contract with an option to extend, valued at €12 million plus performance bonuses.
A transfer of unprecedented magnitude
Local football pundits agree this would be a landmark deal. «This could be the biggest transfer in Besiktas’ history—and potentially the entire Turkish league,» asserts Eren Tutel, a prominent Besiktas analyst. «No signing combines this level of sporting excellence, global recognition, and commercial appeal.»
Salah’s arrival would eclipse previous marquee arrivals like Quaresma’s legendary stint or Victor Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray. The Egyptian winger brings an impressive trophy cabinet: three Premier League titles (2015 with Chelsea, 2020 and 2025 with Liverpool) and a Champions League triumph (2019). Beyond his footballing pedigree, Salah is Egypt’s most beloved sporting figure—a national icon and ambassador.
Besiktas’ desperate need for a revival
Since their last Süper Lig title in 2021, Besiktas has slipped behind rivals Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Trabzonspor, finishing fourth last season. The club’s once-dominant aigle (eagle) emblem now seems tarnished. The potential Salah deal could be the turning point the club desperately needs.
Besiktas has already made one significant move this summer, securing Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard for €18 million. The Belgian’s arrival was met with fan euphoria, with chants of Salah echoing through Vodafone Park. «Salah’s signature could attract other top-tier talents,» notes Tutel. «Besiktas must build a balanced squad around him—something they’ve lacked in recent years.»
In the shadow of the stadium, fan Ali, draped in a black-and-white scarf, heads toward the club shop. «I came to check the new season kits, but I’ll hold off—waiting for Salah’s jersey,» he explains. Should the transfer be confirmed, the club’s merchandise store—and even Istanbul Airport—will be overwhelmed by supporters eager to welcome the Egyptian superstar.
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