According to exclusive transfer reports, Turkish giants Beşiktaş are on the verge of completing one of the biggest signings of the current summer transfer window after reaching an initial verbal agreement with Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah.
Salah had reportedly postponed all discussions regarding his club future until the conclusion of his historic campaign with the Egyptian national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he successfully led the Pharaohs to the round of 16. Despite long-standing interest and massive financial offers from the Saudi Pro League, as well as attractive bids from Major League Soccer (MLS), the 34-year-old winger’s desire to continue competing in an intense, high-stakes European football atmosphere ultimately tilted the scale in favor of Istanbul.
Contract Details and Salary Breakdown
According to highly reliable football journalist Santi Aouna, the Egyptian captain has agreed to the terms of a one-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional season. The financial package includes:
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A guaranteed annual salary of €10 million.
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An additional €2 million in performance-related add-ons, variables, and bonuses.
Beşiktaş’s Summer 2026 Transfer Revolution
Salah is set to join an ambitious sporting project at Beşiktaş aimed at reclaiming domestic dominance and competing fiercely on the European stage. Alongside the “Egyptian King,” the Turkish club has completed several high-profile signings during this transfer window:
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Leandro Trossard: The Belgian international winger was officially signed from Arsenal in mid-July to partner with Salah in the frontline.
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Orkun Kökçü: The talented Turkish midfielder was signed from Benfica in a club-record deal worth €30 million.
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Alexander Nübel: The prominent German goalkeeper was signed from Bayern Munich for €5 million to reinforce the team’s defense.
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Salih Özcan: The Turkish international defensive midfielder joined on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Borussia Dortmund.
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Kassoum Ouattara: The promising young defender was purchased from AS Monaco for approximately €10 million to bolster the backline.
Salah will play under the tactical guidance of Italian manager Vincenzo Italiano (48 years old), who was appointed early last month following successful spells in Serie A with Fiorentina and Bologna, and is widely known for his bold, attacking brand of football.
