Besiktas player contract terminated for lying about age on dating app

Besiktas have terminated the contract of Emirhan Delibas following allegations of providing false age on a dating app.

The revelation gained attention after a picture of his dating profile went viral on social media platforms, showing an age of 24, while his actual age is 21.

The club, in a statement, announced the mutual agreement to part ways with Delibas, but did not explicitly mention the reason behind the abrupt termination.

“We have parted ways with professional football player Emirhan Delibas by mutual agreement. We wish him success in his future career,” the statement read giving room for rumours on the reasons behind the decision.

Speculations suggest that the age discrepancy, exposed by his dating app profile, may have contributed to the decision.

The dating profile on Bumble identified Delibas as a “Professional Football Player at Besiktas JK,” seeking “something casual.” It also listed his height as 183 cm and highlighted his interests, including football, horror movies, rock music, winter sports, and dogs.

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In response to the controversy, Delibas claimed the profile was fake, rejecting the accusations through a statement on Instagram.

He emphasised his loyalty to Besiktas and expressed gratitude for the support from fans. “Besiktas is a responsibility for me. Your love has been my greatest motivation.”

Emirhan Delibas, a product of the Besiktas youth academy, made his senior debut in 2021 and had a loan spell with Goztepe in the 2022-23 season, making two appearances. The winger also represented Turkey U19 in 2022, earning two caps in the process.

While the specific details surrounding Delibas’s contract termination remain undisclosed, the controversy surrounding his age discrepancy has stirred discussions.