Turkish club terminates contract of Emirhan Delibas after discovery of misleading information on dating app profile

Besiktas, the Turkish football club, has made headlines by terminating the contract of Emirhan Delibas, a promising young talent, following revelations regarding his online dating profile. Despite Delibas denying the authenticity of the profile, citing it as fake, the club has chosen to part ways with him.

The decision came after Delibas’ dating profile circulated widely on social media platforms. The profile reportedly found on the dating app Bumble, featured a photograph of Delibas wearing Besiktas’ training kit and holding a drink. Moreover, it listed his age as 24, contrary to his actual age of 21.

While no official reason was provided for his dismissal, it is believed to be linked to the discrepancies found in his online profile. Besiktas issued a brief statement confirming the termination of Delibas’ contract by mutual agreement and wished him success in his future endeavours.

In response to the controversy, Delibas released a statement on Instagram, vehemently denying any association with the dating profile and reaffirming his loyalty to Besiktas. Despite his efforts to distance himself from the situation, the club chose to proceed with the termination of his contract.

Delibas, who had only made two senior appearances for Besiktas, expressed his disappointment over the turn of events. He had progressed through the club’s youth academy since the age of seven and had represented Turkey at various youth levels.

The incident adds to Besiktas’ recent string of controversies, including the abrupt departure of former Manchester United player Eric Bailly, who also had his contract terminated mid-season due to internal conflicts and alleged supernatural curses.

As Besiktas navigates through these challenges, they continue to compete in the Super Lig, albeit trailing behind the league leaders by a significant margin. Despite their struggles, the club remains determined to overcome adversity and regain stability both on and off the field.