Reported agreement with Turkish side would keep Salah in European football
Reports on Friday indicated that Mohamed Salah, the former Liverpool forward, has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Turkish club Besiktas that would see him remain in European football.
Salah, who left Liverpool this summer after a nine-year spell at Anfield, is a defining figure of the club’s recent era. During his time with the Reds he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances, leaving him third on Liverpool’s all-time scorers list, and collected eight major honours.
- Source of report: journalist Santi Aouna via X
- Reported package: approx. 610m per year plus 62m in bonuses
- Contract structure: one-year deal with option for a second year (reported)
"We still do not know where Mohamed will play next season but we may know very soon."
The above message was posted on X by Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, earlier on the day the reports emerged, underlining that while talks appear advanced, nothing has been formally confirmed by the player or his representatives.
Local implications for Liverpool
For supporters in Liverpool the prospect of Salah continuing his career elsewhere remains painful but unsurprising given the timing of his departure. The forward’s output over nearly a decade at Anfield established him as one of the most influential attackers the club has produced in the Premier League era. The latest reports add a new chapter to his post‑Liverpool choices and will be watched closely by fans and the local media.
Where Salah’s options have reportedly lain
Since leaving Liverpool, several destinations have been linked with the 34‑year‑old. Sources cited attempts by clubs from Major League Soccer and interest from Turkish rivals, while the Saudi Pro League had been widely regarded as a likely destination because of the substantial offers it has made to high-profile players.
At present the report of a verbal agreement with Besiktas has not been independently confirmed by other outlets or by statements from Salah or the Turkish club. Given that the agent’s post left the situation open-ended, Liverpool followers should expect further clarification in the coming days.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Seasons at Liverpool | 9 |
| Appearances | 442 |
| Goals | 257 |
| Major honours won | 8 |
Any move for a player of Salah’s standing carries consequences for Liverpool’s identity and competitive narrative. Even if he departs England, his legacy at Anfield remains prominent in the city and among supporters.
InfoRadar will continue to monitor confirmations from the player, his agent and the interested clubs and report further developments as they are verified.
