Turkish reports: Mohamed Salah close to joining Besiktas
Speculation grows over Mohamed Salah’s move to Besiktas as a new sponsor emerges and Turkish media back the deal.
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AITurkish journalist Levent Umit Erol has confirmed earlier reports that Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah is nearing a transfer to Turkish club Besiktas, noting that Salah is expected to wear the number 11 jersey he made famous at Liverpool.
Erol added that Turkish Airlines has joined the list of sponsors for the deal, and promotional videos featuring Besiktas’s iconic eagle symbols and logos will be produced to mark the occasion.
In a message to fans in the Turkish capital, Erol assured Besiktas supporters that they will soon meet Mohamed Salah.
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Earlier reports indicated that Besiktas had reached a preliminary agreement with Salah to join the club, with negotiations ongoing to finalize the deal.
Negotiations reportedly saw some controversy over the commission demanded by Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas, who initially requested 35 percent before lowering his demand, paving the way for an agreement between the parties.