Eldor Shomurodov moves to Turkey: three-year offer from "Istanbul"

The captain of the Uzbekistan national team and Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov may continue his career in the Turkish championship. According to the latest reports from the Turkish press and international football journalists, Turkey’s prestigious club "Istanbul Basaksehir" has contacted the player and offered him a three-year contract.

According to the information, Roma’s new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini does not see Shomurodov in his plans for the new season. Previously, there were negotiations to extend the contract with the player until 2027, and even Eldor agreed to a pay cut in order to stay in Rome. However, the coaching staff does not intend to fully utilize his abilities.

Eldor Shomurodov moved to Roma from Genoa in the summer of 2021. However, in recent seasons he has not been able to secure a regular place in the starting lineup and was loaned out to Spezia and Cagliari. In the 2024/25 season, he played in 37 matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 5 assists. These results show that he is still capable of playing at a high level.

Currently, the Roma squad also includes Ukraine national team striker Artem Dovbyk. The team finished 5th in Serie A and advanced to the main stage of the Europa League. The club management aims to increase competition in attack and is preparing for Shomurodov’s departure.

At the same time, Istanbul Basaksehir, who showed interest in Eldor, also finished 5th in the Turkish Super League and will participate in the qualifying round of the Conference League. The Turkish club’s interest in our national team captain shows their high ambitions.

It is known that the pace and level of competition in the Turkish Super League are close to those of European championships. Regularly playing in this league may have a positive effect on Eldor’s form for the national team. Additionally, for him, a new country, a new environment, and a new challenge can become the next step in his career.

There has been no official agreement announced yet, but the transfer is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. For Uzbek fans, there is great interest in how their favorite striker will perform in his new stage.

For Eldor, this is not just a new chapter, but also an opportunity to further strengthen his status as the leader of the national team. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!