Germany international Mario Gomez has announced he will not be returning to Besiktas following the failed military coup and ongoing political situation in Turkey.
The 31-year-old confirmed the news via his Facebook page on Wednesday, thanking the fans for the great reception he had in Turkey and acknowledging it was a "difficult decision:"
Gomez moved to Besiktas on loan from Fiorentina at the start of the 2015-16 campaign and rediscovered his best form after a difficult spell in Italy. He played a crucial role in Besiktas' run to the title and earned a spot in Germany's UEFA Euro 2016 squad as a result.