Mohamed Salah's proposed move to Besiktas has fallen through after three rounds of transfer talks, according to the Turkish club's sporting director.
The former Liverpool winger remains a free agent after leaving Anfield at the end of last season, a year before his contract was due to expire. He has been linked with several clubs, including sides in the Saudi Pro League.
Besiktas Confirm Talks Breakdown
Besiktas sporting director Onder Ozen revealed that the club had contacted Salah and held three rounds of negotiations over a potential contract. However, the deal collapsed when financial terms were discussed.
Ozen stated: "We contacted Salah, this also involved a financing model. Salah is a global star, a respected athlete. We met with Salah three times before the financial part of the negotiations was discussed. Up to this point, everything was smooth."
Reason for Collapse
The director explained that Besiktas withdrew from the deal after learning that Salah and his agents were also in discussions with another club. He said: "When the financial side began, the initial smoothness slowed down from July 21st onwards. Requests began to arrive that would both disrupt the flow of information and create a deadlock in the financial process."
Ozen added: "They said they are also in talks with another club, maybe they will get a result from there. The last offer we made to Salah is the final point that does not harm Besiktas' club identity."
Salah's Liverpool Legacy
Salah left Liverpool after nine years, having scored 257 goals and provided 123 assists in 442 appearances across all competitions. He won two Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Reds, cementing his status as an Anfield icon.
His next destination remains uncertain, but he is widely expected to secure a move before the start of the new season.
