‘Come to Besiktas': Fans bombard Jadon Sancho's Instagram with 5 million comments to force move from Manchester United
A massive campaign involving wide receiver Jadon Sancho is turning into one of the most talked-about stories of the NFL offseason – and it's not just about money or contracts. Fans of Besiktas, a major team in Türkiye, are doing everything they can online to convince the 25-year-old to make the jump.
After reports linked Sancho to the team, fans stormed his Instagram with over 5 million comments, nearly all saying the same thing: 'Come to Besiktas.' The post has since gone viral on social media.
Talks are ongoing between Jadon Sancho's current club
Manchester United
and Besiktas
Nothing has been finalized yet, but the interest is clearly mutual – and fans are making sure their voices are heard. The English media has taken notice as the Instagram campaign has exploded. Several UK media outlets picked up the story after Sancho's latest post got flooded with millions of comments.
Most of them were just one message repeated over and over: a plea for him to join Besiktas. Sancho hasn't said anything publicly yet about the possible transfer, but the attention around him is growing fast.
Besiktas president Serdal Adali breaks silence on a possible deal
Besiktas president Serdal Adali gave a direct update about the team's interest. He made it clear they are serious about going after Sancho – but also realistic about what it would take to make the move happen. 'Just as much as the community wants him, I want him too,' Adali said, adding, 'What matters is not only our desire, but also if the player wants to come to Türkiye.
We have a budget, and we will do our best to bring him here.
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Adali also admitted that it's not easy to land a player like Sancho, who has played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe and may prefer teams in bigger competitions. 'Players like Jadon Sancho usually prefer clubs playing in the Champions League. Whether it happens today or not, it is hard to say. If it is possible, we will get him. Besiktas fans can rest assured.'
Other big-name clubs are still watching Jadon Sancho closely
Jadon Sancho does have other options. He's been linked with Borussia Dortmund, where he has played before and also with Juventus in Italy. But neither club is moving quickly at the moment. Dortmund is said to be unsure about bringing him back again, and Juventus is focused on selling players before adding anyone new. Another twist came when Chelsea decided not to keep him permanently after a loan spell. They paid a penalty fee instead of making a long-term deal, which put Sancho back on the market.
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Now, Besiktas sees an opportunity. The club is pushing hard and the fans are doing their part. But the final decision is still up to Jadon himself – and time will tell whether all the noise will lead to a deal.
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