Mohamed Salah's agent has moved quickly to quash suggestions the Liverpool legend has already settled on his next destination, shooting down claims from Turkey that a deal is all but done.

Ramy Abbas took to social media to set the record straight after Fenerbahce executive Ertan Torunogullari claimed this week that Salah was "very keen" on a move to Istanbul. The Colombian solicitor, who has represented Egypt's captain for the past decade, made it clear his client remains undecided.

"Mohamed is doing perfectly fine and neither he nor I prefer to discuss sensitive future plans with people not involved in them," Abbas posted on X. "Both he and I are very private about these things. Yes, people may ask and they may get a standard polite response but that's about it."

The statement comes as Salah prepares for what could be his final World Cup, arriving at the tournament as one of its most coveted free agents. The 32-year-old ended his legendary Anfield chapter last month after agreeing to cancel the final year of his contract extension signed in April 2025.

It was a mutual decision that brought the curtain down on one of the most successful partnerships in Liverpool's modern history. Now, as Egypt train in Spokane, Washington ahead of their World Cup opener against Belgium on June 15, the speculation around Salah's future has reached fever pitch.

Fenerbahce clearly believe they're in pole position. Turkish businessman Torunogullari painted a picture of advanced negotiations when speaking to Fotospor this week, claiming the meetings had been "extremely positive" and that "common ground" had been established on salary terms.

"He was very keen on coming to Turkey," Torunogullari insisted. "We had established common ground with him on many issues, including his salary. I believe that if the new management makes such a request, Salah will wear the Fenerbahce jersey. We would be happy to work with the new management on the negotiations."

But Abbas's intervention suggests those claims might be premature at best. The agent's carefully worded response doesn't completely rule out Turkish interest, but it certainly pours cold water on suggestions that anything concrete has been agreed.

For Salah, the timing couldn't be more intriguing. Here's a player at the crossroads of his career, having just concluded eight years of brilliance at Anfield, now faced with perhaps the biggest decision of his professional life. At 32, this next move could well be his last major transfer.

The Egypt captain has earned the right to be selective. His Liverpool legacy is already secure, his place in Anfield folklore guaranteed. Whatever comes next doesn't need to be about proving himself anymore. It could be about a new challenge, a different culture, or simply the best financial package on offer.

Turkey would certainly represent something different. The Super Lig offers a competitive environment without the relentless pressure of the Premier League, whilst Istanbul provides a fascinating cultural bridge between Europe and the Middle East. For a player of Salah's profile and background, there might be genuine appeal beyond just the financial terms.

Yet Abbas's intervention suggests his client isn't rushing into anything. The agent's emphasis on privacy and his dismissal of premature speculation hints at a more methodical approach to what will be a career-defining decision.

With Egypt's World Cup campaign about to begin, Salah has the perfect stage to remind the football world exactly what he can still offer. A strong tournament performance would only increase his market value and potentially open doors to clubs that might not currently be considering a move.

The next few weeks could prove pivotal in determining where football's most famous Egyptian will be plying his trade come the start of next season.