Salah can become a burden for “Besiktas” and the fans will not pity him.

The Pharaoh of Egypt left Liverpool at the end of last season

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah is approaching a new experience with his name linked with a move to Turkish side Besiktas, one of Istanbul’s ‘big three’ along with Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.

According to a newspaper report “Daily Mail:Talks between Briton Salah and Besiktas are currently at a standstill, despite the club submitting an offer that includes a £10.7million-a-year salary in addition to major incentives and add-ons.

One point of contention concerns Salah’s share of shirt sales, in addition to his team’s commission, with Saudi Arabia and the United States remaining among the most prominent potential alternatives for him.

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Turkish football podcast Ahmed Turgut believes Besiktas should think carefully before completing the deal, warning that the huge salary could make Salah a burden on the club if he does not perform at the expected level.

Turgut saidDaily Mail Sport“The price is too high and it will hurt Besiktas.” They’ll sell a lot of shirts and he’ll get a great reception at first…but if he goes on like he did last season with Liverpool, the fans will start booing him. He will be a burden for Besiktas.

The report states that Besiktas fans are known for their extreme passion and lack of patience. Instead of welcoming the newcomer, the club’s fans chanted Salah’s name during the presentation of Belgian Leandro Trossard.

“A mathematically attractive decision”

On the other hand, Can Bayazit, host of Besiktas’ “Black Eagles” podcast, believes that Salah’s move to Turkey could be attractive for him not only from a financial point of view, but also from a sporting and personal point of view.

He said much of Salah’s decision could be linked to wanting to write the final chapter of his career, adding: “If you go to Saudi Arabia, everyone knows you’re there for the money. You don’t put much value on your story.”

He noted that “Turkey gives Salah the opportunity to play in the Champions League, compete in one of the top 10 leagues in Europe and participate in the biggest derbies in the world, in addition to the outstanding life in Istanbul.”

But Bayazit also warned of the other side of public passion, stressing that fans could become “toxic” if Salah does not perform at the level expected, especially as he earns up to €12m a year, according to his estimate.

Financial crisis

The concerns come as Besiktas already suffer from debts of around £387m, while Turkish clubs have collectively posted net losses of £444.51m over the past four years.

However, Turkey is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for international stars such as Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan, Ederson, N’Golo Kante, Leandro Trossard and Mason Greenwood in Istanbul, with Victor Osihen moving to Galatasaray for £64.1m in a Turkish record deal.

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