Tammy Abraham Set for Historic Besiktas Move

English striker Tammy Abraham is set to become Besiktas’ new star signing. He will join the Turkish club on a four-year deal in a record-breaking transfer from AS Roma.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Abraham, 27, will arrive in Istanbul on Tuesday to complete his move. The club has agreed to pay AS Roma a transfer fee of about €20 million. This amount makes Abraham the most expensive signing in Besiktas’ history. His salary will be €6 million per year, making him one of the top earners in Turkish football. All paperwork between the clubs is complete. Only the formal announcement remains. Abraham chose Besiktas despite a bigger offer from Zenit St. Petersburg. He seeks a fresh start after a mixed season and a loan at AC Milan, where he scored 10 goals and provided six assists but did not get a permanent deal.

According to a previous report, Abraham’s contract runs until 2029.

BESIKTAS’ BIG AMBITIONS AND RECENT FORM

This transfer shows Besiktas’ determination to improve under new head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He took charge after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign. The team finished fourth in the Süper Lig, missing out on Champions League football by seven points and being 20 points behind champions Galatasaray. Their attack struggled last season, scoring only 56 goals in 38 games. Abraham’s signing aims to fix this problem and lead a renewed effort for the Turkish league title and a better showing in European competitions.

Besiktas finished fourth in the Süper Lig this season, according to a previous report.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ABRAHAM AND BESIKTAS?

Abraham is expected to be presented before Besiktas begin their pre-season preparations next week. His arrival adds firepower before the club’s first match of the 2025/26 Süper Lig season. They will play against Konyaspor, who finished just two points behind Besiktas last year. Besiktas hope Abraham can quickly adapt. They want him to help close the gap with the teams above and return to the top three. For Abraham, this move offers a chance to revive his career in a league where he will be a leading figure.

Besiktas hope to strengthen their squad significantly this summer as indicated by their recent transfer activity, highlighted in a previous report.