After eight years at Liverpool, Brazilian superstar Roberto Firmino chose in the summer of 2023 to accept a big check every week to play desert football in Saudi Arabia. – His value, which at its peak according to Transfermark was 90 million euros is now, according to the same authority, only 5 million euros.
The Turkish big club Beşiktaş, will find their way back to the top of European football under the leadership of Ole Gunnar Solskjær.- There will be extensive rounds of cuts this summer with also large and significant player purchases. Beşiktaş, looking to start the new season with a strong squad, is experiencing hectic days in the transfer market.
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Kara Kartal (Beşiktaş’s nickname), who wants to bolster the attacking line, was touted as a possible signing. But the black and white board rejected the offer of the Brazilian player and has now moved on to other options. At the same time, Firmino has found his new club. – Alternatives exist in Norway.
Fanatik writes that Patrick Berg is wanted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. – It is not just him, but two Bodø/Glimt players that the Manchester United legend wants to bring to Besiktas. – The other is Danish Kasper Høgh who, together with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Olympiakos striker Ayoub El Kaabi, became top scorers in the Europa League.
Beşiktaş turned down Firmino – here is his new team
The last player to be linked with Beşiktaş in the hunt for a goalscorer was Roberto Firmino. The 33-year-old Brazilian striker, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli, was surprisingly offered to the Turkish team.
Club president Serdal Adalı recently stated that they would sign a goalscorer without discussion. But it has now been revealed that Adalı turned down the offer of Firmino, despite Beşiktaş wanting to bring in a top striker who can set supporters’ hearts on fire.
Sources claim that Beşiktaş has not initiated any kind of negotiations with Al Ahli regarding Firmino, who was signed from Liverpool two years ago.
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Beşiktaş will reinforce three positions
President Serdal Adalı, who is constantly discussing strategy with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and scouting director Eduard Graf, wants to complete the signings of a striker, left winger and a defensive midfielder (number 6) before the start of training camp on July 4. It is emphasized that Solskjaer also prioritizes strengthening these positions first.
After this, Beşiktaş will focus on other areas of the team, depending on what the technical team requires. Additional reinforcements may also come based on players who may leave the club.
Firmino on his way to Al Sadd
At the same time, Roberto Firmino has found his new club. According to Saudi Arabian media, Al Sadd has reached an agreement with Al Ahli on a transfer for the Brazilian striker.
