Salah’s lawyer denies rumours that his client has reached a ‘verbal agreement’ to join Besiktas

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17 July 2026

Mohamed Salah’s lawyer, Ramy Abass, has denied reports claiming that the former Liverpool forward is close to joining Besiktas.

Journalist Santi Aouna

has claimed Besiktas have reached a verbal agreement to sign the Egyptian forward.

According to the report, Salah is set to sign a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months and will earn around €12 million (£10m) including bonuses.

However, Abbas appeared to cast doubt on those claims. He

wrote on X

: “I personally do not know where Mohamed will play next season. What does that tell you?”

Aouna’s report has been corroborated by reliable Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncouglu.

However, Sabuncouglu claims that Salah and Besiktas are

still in negotiations over contract duration and image rights

Hence, Abass’s statement suggests that the deal is as advanced as Aouna reported, rather than completely ruling out a move to Besiktas.

Besiktas are looking to close the gap on Turkish league defending champions Galatasaray by signing proven players.

They have earmarked Salah as target after completing a deal for Leandro Trossard from Arsenal.

Salah

announced his decision to leave Liverpool in March

after falling out with former Reds head coach Arne Slot, despite having a year left on his contract.

The 34-year-old endured a difficult campaign last season, scoring just 12 goals and providing 10 assists in 41 games across all competitions.

Salah has also been linked with a move to Major League Soccer, with

Sporting Kansas City considering a move for the veteran forward.

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