Emmanuel Dennis Suffers a Setback in Istanbul: Salary and Prospects of the Nigerian Forward

The Nigerian striker sought a loan move to Turkey in an attempt to revive his career after an unconvincing spell. This time, he moved to Turkey but failed to secure a spot in the first team. According to reports from Soccernet.NG, Basaksehir F.K. has no plans to extend the loan or purchase the player. However, there is a possibility that Emmanuel Dennis might get another chance in England. Kick Off Nigeria dives into the player’s finances. 

Emmanuel Dennis’s Salary at Istanbul Basaksehir F.K. 

The Nigerian forward joined the Turkish team on loan in the fall of 2023, with the agreement set to expire on June 30, 2024. For the season in Turkey, Dennis will receive €2,400,000, excluding bonuses, amounting to €46,154 per week.

Team Salary Overview

Ebuehi – Lowest-Paid African Player in the Squad In the 2023/2024 season, Basaksehir F.K.’s total wage bill is €23,282,000, equivalent to €447,731 per week. The highest-paid player in the team is striker Krzysztof Piatek, earning €4,120,000 per year, or €79,231 per week. Emmanuel Dennis holds the second position in the salary rankings, earning €280,000 less than Piatek. Additionally, Dennis leads as the highest-paid African player in the Turkish club, with the second-placed Guinea-Bissau defender, Edgar Le, earning more than 2.5 times less.

Career Salary Comparison 

Emmanuel Dennis experienced a significant salary increase after signing with Club Brugge KV, with his earnings growing 73 times. Subsequent successful seasons with the Belgian club led to a further salary boost. However, a loan move in the 2020/2021 season resulted in a salary decrease of over €100,000.

Moving to England marked not only a career reboot for Dennis but also another substantial salary increase. His move to Watford F.C. initially doubled his earnings, followed by a similar increase upon joining Nottingham Forest F.C. Retaining the opportunity to play in the Premier League, Dennis achieved his highest career earnings. The loan to Turkey had a minor impact on his salary, as Dennis now earns €11,500 less than the previous season.

Market Value

Emmanuel Dennis – Most Expensive Player at Istanbul Basaksehir F.K. After a year at FC Zorya Luhansk, where Dennis attracted attention from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs, his transfer value increased by 11.5 times. The value continued to rise during his time in Belgium, reaching its peak in spring 2020. However, a challenging 2020/2021 season led to a 3.5 times reduction in transfer value. Another increase occurred after moving to Watford F.C., following a season with 10 goals and a call-up to the African Cup of Nations squad.

Despite a consistent decline in value since joining Nottingham Forest, Transfermarkt.com estimates Emmanuel Dennis’s transfer value at €5.5 million, tying him with Krzysztof Piatek as the most expensive players in the Turkish team. The next-highest transfer value, belonging to midfielder Berkay Ozcan, is nearly one and a half times less.

National Team Achievements 

Emmanuel Dennis made his debut for the Nigerian national team in the fall of 2019. Despite a strong start to the 2021/2022 season, Watford F.C. refused to release him for the rescheduled African Cup of Nations, leading to his exclusion from the national team due to missed deadlines. Dennis has played eight matches for the national team, scoring one goal in the African Cup of Nations 2023 qualification against São Tomé and Príncipe.

Football and Salary Prospects 

Joining the team a month into the season, Emmanuel Dennis struggled to secure a place in the starting lineup at Istanbul Basaksehir F.K. He started in only four out of eight games and suffered an injury in mid-November, subsequently not making the squad. With Nottingham Forest F.C. currently under new management and facing injury concerns, Dennis might get another opportunity to showcase his talents upon his return from loan.