Senior officials in Erdogan's government intervene in Mohamed Salah's transfer
Despite expectations of a move to the Saudi league or MLS, the former Liverpool star is not in a hurry to leave Europe. Reports suggest he is set to sign with Besiktas for approximately 40 million euros, with the Turkish government playing a key role in the deal.
After announcing during the past season that he would part ways with Liverpool, the football world was eager to know the next destination for Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian striker maintained near-total silence on the matter, leaving fans and media to speculate.
The primary options discussed in various reports suggested that the 34-year-old Egyptian star was set to bid farewell to Europe, choosing between the lucrative offers of the Saudi league or a move to the American MLS, potentially joining forces with stars like Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
However, media outlets now appear to be aligning on a deal that was orchestrated behind the scenes, suggesting Salah will continue his career on the Old Continent. Barring any unforeseen developments, he is expected to sign with the Turkish club Besiktas in a deal worth approximately 40 million euros—a figure significantly lower than the offers from Saudi Arabia or the USA.
According to reports, this prestigious deal is moving forward thanks to two key factors. The first is the involvement of major sponsor Turkish Airlines, and the second is the government of President Erdogan. Journalists claim that senior officials were directly involved in Besiktas' campaign to persuade Salah.
The Egyptian star arrived at Liverpool in the summer of 2017 and achieved meteoric success, scoring 257 goals and leading the team to numerous titles, including two Premier League championships, an FA Cup, and a glorious Champions League victory in the 2018/2019 season.
