Turkish Super Lig clubs splurge on star signings ahead of a tight title chase
Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Trabzonspor have each secured high-profile players, including Mason Greenwood and Mohamed Salah, as the Super Lig title race intensifies.
The upcoming Super Lig season promises a fierce competition for the championship, with Galatasaray seeking a fifth straight title. Fenerbahce has invested heavily, bringing in former Manchester City defender Nathan Ake and Kosovan striker Vedat Muriqi, alongside record-breaking forward Mason Greenwood, who scored 37 goals in 66 Ligue 1 games. Besiktas bolstered its squad by acquiring midfielder Orkun Kokco and Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard.
Trabzonspor surprised the market by signing 34-year-old Mohamed Salah, its biggest ever purchase, after rumors linked him to Saudi Arabia and MLS. These moves suggest a multi-team challenge to Galatasaray’s reign and could reshape the commercial landscape of Turkish football.
Why it matters
Major signings could shift the balance of power in Turkey's top league and boost its global profile.
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