Tactical talks and a 1 year deal: What Mohamed Salah demanded from Besiktas

Salah is negotiating a blockbuster free transfer to Besiktas this summer holding direct tactical talks with the Turkish club to seal his move.

Following his historic departure from Liverpool, the Egyptian icon is carefully evaluating his next destination.

According to the Turkish network CNN Turk, Salah has personally spoken with Besiktas manager Vincenzo Italiano in recent hours to discuss the team's sporting project.

The veteran forward reportedly asked highly detailed questions about his exact role on the pitch, his potential attacking partners and the overall tactical philosophy the manager plans to implement this season.

A short-term commitment

The Black Eagles are reportedly on the verge of finalizing the monumental deal. The proposed contract is structured as a one year agreement, complete with an option to extend for an additional season.

CNN Turk notes that Salah is fully aware of the immense quality within the current Besiktas camp. He is highly impressed by the club's recent transfer market activity and their fierce ambition to conquer the Turkish Super Lig.

The Istanbul club is now rushing to complete the paperwork, confidently convincing the winger that they possess a championship-winning roster.

The Istanbul arms race

This aggressive pursuit by Besiktas highlights the escalating arms race in Turkish football. With fierce city rivals Galatasaray building a dominant squad around Mauro Icardi and Fenerbahce constantly injecting massive funds to secure global talents, Besiktas desperately needed a statement signing to balance the scales.

Acquiring a global superstar of Salah's unmatched caliber instantly elevates their commercial power and on-pitch threat proving to their fans that they are ready to dethrone their bitter local rivals.

Following an African Legend

This high-profile transition perfectly mirrors another African football icon's late-career move to Istanbul.

Back in 2013, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba shocked Europe by signing with Galatasaray after completely cementing his legacy in the English Premier League. Drogba instantly became a cult hero in Turkey dominating the league physically and leading his team to a domestic title.

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