Mohamed Salah’s lawyer, Ramy Abass, has denied reports claiming that the former Liverpool forward is close to joining Besiktas.
Journalist Santi Aouna claimed that Besiktas have reached a verbal agreement to sign the Egyptian forward.
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Salah is reportedly 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 has 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?”
Salah could still join Besiktas
Reliable Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncouglu has corroborated Aouna’s report.
However, Sabuncouglu claims that Salah and Besiktas are still in negotiations over contract duration and image rights.
Abass’ statement suggests that the deal is as advanced as Aouna reported, rather than completely ruling out a move to Besiktas.
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Besiktas are looking to close the gap on Turkish league defending champions Galatasaray by signing proven players.
They have earmarked Salah as a 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 manager Arne Slot.
He has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer, with Sporting Kansas City considering a move.