The Turkish Super Lig has attracted several high-profile players, including Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard, Leroy Sané, Nathan Aké, Mason Greenwood, N’Golo Kanté, and Dusan Vlahovic. Mohamed Salah, a storied player from Liverpool, has joined Trabzonspor, reportedly earning about as much as he did with Liverpool last season. This is due to the net salary structure in Turkey, where the Turkish Super Lig has invested heavily due to the collapse of the Turkish lira relative to the euro.
The big four Turkish clubs can now afford players they previously couldn't because they can write down more of their earnings on their balance sheets. This has made the Turkish Super Lig a destination league for the game's ageing and underplayed players, as well as those who are overpaid and overvalued. Victor Osimhen, one of the world's highest-rated strikers, plays for Galatasaray.
The Turkish clubs have earned credibility as the homes of star players, with those players likely to appear in the Champions League and Europa League, potentially boosting the Turkish Super Lig's reputation.