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'Wout Weghorst Belongs Entirely To Beşiktaş' Besiktas Respond After Rejecting Man Utd’s Weghorst Approach

Besiktas turn down the compensation package on Wout Weghorst offer that lead to in doubt for Manchester United in getting the Dutchman star.

 

‘The claim that there is an exit clause in our football player’s contract, stating that his contract can be terminated with a

compensation of 2.5 million Euros in case of an offer from the Premier League, is fictitious.’

‘However, the news that the player in question will leave the team on Tuesday is completely untrue.

The initiative regarding Wout Weghorst belongs entirely to Beşiktaş.

If there is a development on this issue, the information will be shared.’

 

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This come after Besiktas turned down a financial offer from Burnley, which was designed to release Weghorst from his six-month loan deal at the Turkish club.

Weghorst joined Burnley less than 12 months ago for a fee of £12m but he scored just twice in 20 appearances for the Clarets.

The Dutchman has rediscovered his best form in Istanbul, scoring nine times in 19 appearances for Besiktas this term.

United are willing to pay Burnley a fee – which will be passed on to Besiktas – in order to secure Weghorst for the remainder of the campaign.

The Dutchman is keen on a move to Old Trafford and said goodbye to supporters after Besiktas’ league win on Saturday.

Mario Balotelli  Pointed His Head As He Celebrates In Front Of The Besiktas Coach Who Said He Had 'No Brain'

The Former Manchester City striker celebrated his goal in front of Besiktas manager who said ‘he had no Brain’ in an interview.

 

Adana Demirspor forward ran toward Yalcin after his goal and pointed at his head.

Referencing Yalcin’s comments in the past that the Italian “has no brain.”

Mario Balotelli’s 79th-minute strike helped his side secure a 3-3 comeback draw against Besiktas.

 

After the game, Adana Demirspor president Murat Sancak said that both his own player and the Besiktas manager were in the wrong.

Sancak said.

“I wish it didn’t happen.” “Both Sergen Yalcin’s comments at first and then what Balotelli did were not right.”

Yalcin himself also expressed his shock at Balotelli’s gesture.

Saying it could be related to the striker’s disappointment at not joining Besiktas.

 

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he said

“It is the first time that I’ve seen a player doing such a thing to a manager.”

“I could not understand why he did that, maybe the reason is that,

he did not join Besiktas last year. That shows his personality.”

Balotelli also posted on his Instagram story after the game, saying:

“We have brain and especially we have balls and heart. Very big heart and we are proud of it.”

What did Yalcin say to Balotelli?

Manchesterwas City in a pre-season match against LA Galaxy in 2013, Balotelli infamously tried a backheel finish that went awry.

That attempt infuriated City manager Roberto Mancini, who immediately took Balotelli out of the game.

Yalcin was  working as a pundit at the time,

He said: “He has no brain, if I were in Mancini’s shoes I would fire him!”

Former Chelsea And Senegal Striker Demba Ba Retires From Football

The Senegal front man put an end to his 16-year football career on Monday after he left Swiss club Lugano in August.

 

Ba took to social media on Monday to make his decision public.

Almost a month after he left Swiss Super League club Lugano.

He joined Lugano on a free transfer in June and he only played 47 minutes of league football.

He terminated his contract, reportedly because of a change of ownership.

Ba, born in France to Senegalese parents, started his career at French club Rouen.

And, he enjoyed a nomadic playing career across Belgium, Germany, England, Turkey, China and Switzerland.

During his club career, the 36-year-old won the Uefa Europa League with Chelsea in the 2012-13 season.

 

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Demba Ba clinched the Turkish Super Lig title twice with Besiktas and Istanbul Basaksehir,

in the 2016-17 and 2019-20 season,s respectively.

On the international stage, he played for Senegal between 2007 and 2015 with four goals to his name in 22 matches.

Ba wrote on Twitter.

“It is with a heart filled with gratefulness that I announce the end of my playing career.

What a wonderful journey it has been,”

“Beside all the sweat and tears I have faced, football has given me so many beautiful emotions.

“From the passion of the fans and the noise coming from the stands after every goal.

To the connection with my teammates on and off the field.

This will forever remain in my head and heart.

“I want to thank everyone I’ve crossed paths with and helped me grow.

Every club and manager for given me an opportunity, the fans for their tremendous support,

and my family and friends for unconditional love.

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Praise be to the almighty.”

Ba’s longest playing stint was at Hoffenheim where he scored 37 goals in 97 Bundesliga matches.

He later switching to England to join West Ham United in January 2011.

But, he left the Hammers six months later following their relegation to the Championship.

Newcastle United moved for him instantly and he made himself a key player at the club,

with his goalscoring abilities as he grabbed 29 goals in 54 Premier League games within one-and-a-half seasons.

In January 2013, Ba joined Roberto Di Matteo’s Chelsea where he scored 14 goals before switching to Besiktas in June 2014.

The 27-year-old could be heading for Turkey after an unsuccessful loan stint last season at Crystal Palace

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is closing in on a move to Besiktas, according to the Turkish club’s coach Sergen Yalcin.

Batshuayi did not figure to be in the Blues’ plans for 2021-22, with the recent arrival of Romelu Lukaku pushing him further down the depth chart.

Now, the 27-year-old looks set to continue his career in Turkey.

The club is trying to sign a good center forward,” Yalcin said. “We are now negotiating with Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi.

“If everything goes well, we expect him to come here next week.”

Batshuayi joined Chelsea from Marseille ahead of the 2016-17 season in a deal worth €40 million.

The Belgian scored just five league goals during his debut season at Stamford Bridge, but managed to score a late winner against West Brom in May 2017 to clinch the Premier League title for the Blues.

Batshuayi has failed to lock down a regular role with Chelsea during his time with the club, and has spent time on loan with Crystal Palace, Valencia and Borussia Dortmund.

Last season Batshuayi struggled in his second stint with Palace, scoring just two goals all season for the London club.

Batshuayi was named to Belgium’s Euro 2020 roster this summer, making one appearance at the tournament as the Red Devils fell to Italy in the quarter-final.