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Salah to Besiktas? Football’s transfer window centre stage after World Cup

Salah to Besiktas? Football’s transfer window centre stage after World Cup

Summary

After the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian football player, is leaving Liverpool and may join the Turkish club Besiktas. Other possible destinations include Major League Soccer (MLS) in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia’s Pro League.

Key Facts

  • Salah’s team exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 after losing to Argentina.
  • Salah is 31 years old and has recently left Liverpool.
  • Besiktas from Turkey is considered a leading candidate to sign Salah, with talks reportedly underway.
  • Besiktas finished fourth last season and will play in the Europa League this year.
  • Saudi Arabia’s Pro League is interested in Salah, seeing him as a major signing.
  • MLS also wants Salah, possibly to replace aging star Lionel Messi.
  • Salah is respected both for his talent on the field and his positive behavior off the field.
  • Liverpool’s new manager, Andoni Iraola, faces the challenge of replacing Salah but plans a gradual approach to avoid pressure on a new player.
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