Pepe set for Besiktas as former Real Madrid star nears move to Turkey despite Premier League interest
Reports in Turkey suggest that Pepe has agreed on a deal to join the Super Lig giants, despite interest from the Prem
PEPE has been linked with a move to Besiktas.
The veteran defender, 34, has confirmed that he is leaving Real Madrid and that he has offers on the table from England.
And reports in Turkey suggest that Pepe has agreed on a deal to join the Super Lig giants.
Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan have also shown an interest in the Portugal international.
But all of Pepe's suitors will have to wait until he makes a decision at the end of his Confederations Cup stint.
The 34-year-old Portuguese has made 334 appearances while helping Real to three LaLiga titles and three Champions League crowns.
But he announced his departure in an interview with Spanish radio station COPE - taking a swipe at Real boss Zinedine Zidane.
Pepe said: "What he has done for Real Madrid is spectacular, but there are things I still do not understand.
"I didn't say goodbye because they knew before I did."
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Pepe had slipped behind both Raphael Varane and Nacho in the battle to play alongside captain Sergio Ramos in the Madrid defence.
A parting of the ways had looked likely throughout the season as his contract ran down.
He added: "I've had years of great pride in which I have given my body and soul.
"But I took the decision in January when it was clear which way it was going.
"I'm happy for the love of the people, and that's worth more than everything.
"There are more proposals, also from England."