Reports emerged that the former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had agreed a deal with Turkish giants Besiktas but his agent, Ramy Abbas, has just fired back with a cryptic response that throws the whole thing into question.
Mohamed Salah’s future has once again been in the spotlight after his agent responded to fresh claims linking the Liverpool icon with a move to Turkish giants Besiktas.
Reports emerged earlier this week suggesting the Egypt international had reached a verbal agreement to join the Super Lig side on a free transfer, with the report quickly gaining traction across social media and being picked up by several outlets.
For many supporters, it appeared to be the strongest indication yet that one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players had chosen his next destination following months of speculation.
However, those claims have now been met with another public response from the player’s representative.
Taking to social media for the second time on Friday to address rumours surrounding the 34-year-old’s future, the Ramy Abbas Issa who is Salah agent posted on X formerly known as Twitter:
I personally do not know where Mohamed will play next season. What does that tell you?
— Ramy Abbas Issa (@RamyCol) July 17, 2026
“I personally do not know where Mohamed will play next season. What does that tell you.”
The message came just hours after he had already pushed back against speculation regarding the Reds star’s future, making it clear that many of the reports currently circulating should not be treated as fact.
While the latest post does not reveal where the Egyptian King will be playing next season, it does cast significant doubt over suggestions that a move to Besiktas has already been agreed.
Besiktas speculation gathers pace
The Turkish club has been heavily linked with the Liverpool forward in recent days, with reports claiming discussions had progressed to the point of a verbal agreement.
🚨⚫️⚪️🦅🇪🇬 #SüperLig |
— Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) July 17, 2026
✍️ Verbal agreement reached with Mohamed Salah to join Besiktas on a free transfer.
💰 Salary worth around €10m per year + €2m bonuses.
❗️One-year contract with an option for an additional year.https://t.co/iCIHesMKgW pic.twitter.com/BbR2y5P0bd
Given his contract situation and legendary status in world football, it is hardly surprising that clubs across Europe continue to monitor his availability.
The Turkish club would undoubtedly view the signing of one of the Premier League’s greatest players as one of the biggest transfers in the club’s history.
Yet the latest comments from the player’s own representative suggest the situation may not be as advanced as some reports have claimed.
If even those closest to the former Roma star insist they do not know where he will be playing next season, it inevitably raises questions over stories suggesting the deal is already complete. Although speculation is likely to continue until an official decision is made.
Not the first intervention from his agent
Interestingly, this is not the first time the agent has chosen to publicly intervene on Friday.
Earlier in the day, he also addressed speculation surrounding his client’s future, appearing to dismiss growing claims over the next step in the winger’s career.
The decision to respond twice within a matter of hours highlights just how much attention has surrounded the player’s future and suggests there is frustration over the volume of claims being presented as fact.
World Cup performances prove his class remains
While transfer rumours dominate headlines away from the pitch, the Egypt captain continues to remind the football world why he remains among the elite.
The experienced attacker has been one of his country’s standout performers during the FIFA World Cup, leading by example with influential displays, important goals and moments of individual brilliance throughout the tournament.
His performances have once again demonstrated the qualities that have defined his career explosive pace, intelligent movement, clinical finishing and an ability to produce when the pressure is at its highest.
Despite entering the latter stages of his career, the left-footed forward has shown there is still little sign of decline.
If anything, his displays on football’s biggest stage have only increased interest in his future, proving he remains capable of making a difference at the highest level.
Whether representing Egypt or Liverpool, he has consistently delivered on the biggest occasions, and the World Cup has been another reminder of the standards he continues to set.
A Liverpool legacy that will never be forgotten
Whatever happens next, the Egyptian King’s place in Liverpool history is already secure.
Since arriving from Roma in the summer of 2017, the prolific winger has transformed himself into one of the finest players ever to wear the famous red shirt.
His debut campaign immediately rewrote the record books as he enjoyed one of the greatest individual seasons in Premier League history, before continuing to deliver year after year under different managers and in different systems.
During his time at Anfield, the Reds talisman has helped the club win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
Along the way he has collected countless individual honours, climbed Liverpool’s all-time scoring charts and established himself as one of the greatest overseas players English football has ever seen.
Supporters have watched him evolve from an exciting signing into a genuine club legend, earning the nickname The Egyptian King through years of extraordinary consistency.
For now, however, the biggest question remains unanswered.
Until there is official confirmation from either the player or his future club, reports linking the Egyptian King with Besiktas or any other destination should be treated with caution.
