Germany international Gomez, on loan from Italian club Fiorentina, scored 28 goals for the Istanbul-based team, which topped the Turkish Super Lig last season. Striker Mario Gomez released a statement addressed to fans of Besiktas on his Facebook page , saying that the "difficult decision" is "completely down to the political situation." Story highlights German decides against Turkey returnStriker had 28 goals for Besiktas last seasonWas on loan from Italy's Fiorentina(CNN) One of the biggest names in Turkish club football has declined to return for a second season, citing political unrest in the country. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency Wednesday, following a failed military coup attempt over the weekend which left more than 250 dead. JUST WATCHED The sights and sounds of attempted coup Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH The sights and sounds of attempted coup 01:31His deal had the option of a permanent transfer, but the 31-year-old former Bayern Munich forward has ended Besiktas' hopes of signing him.

Source: CNN July 21, 2016 12:45 UTC