Transfer window: Trabzonspor pulls off a stunning Mohamed Salah coup

Mohamed Salah will ultimately not be heading to Saudi Arabia. Now a free agent after leaving Liverpool, the Egyptian striker has chosen Turkey as his next destination. The Pharaoh has signed with Trabzonspor for two seasons, bringing an end to one of the transfer window’s most captivating sagas in recent weeks.

Trabzonspor officially announced the opening of talks with the former Liverpool star before finalizing the deal. Mohamed Salah is expected in Istanbul this Wednesday, August 5, to undergo his medical before joining up with Trabzon. According to reports surrounding the move, the Egyptian international will earn around 17 million euros per season under his new contract.

“Mohamed Salah is a global superstar. We needed a player of this caliber,” declared Ertuğrul Doğan, president of Trabzonspor.

An unexpected choice after Gulf interest

Salah’s signature for Trabzonspor comes as a genuine surprise. For several weeks, Saudi Arabia appeared to be his preferred destination, especially with Al-Ittihad showing strong interest. Talks over a blockbuster contract fueled speculation, but no definitive agreement was ever reached.

Other European clubs were also in the race, with Salah available on a free transfer after nine extraordinary seasons with Liverpool. Ultimately, Trabzonspor managed to convince one of the most influential attacking players of the last decade.

A Liverpool legend leaves England after a historic decade

Before heading to Turkey, Mohamed Salah wrote one of the most memorable chapters in Liverpool’s recent history. Arriving in 2017 from AS Roma for around 42 million euros, the right winger quickly established himself as a Premier League phenomenon.

In his very first season with the Reds, he delivered a sensational campaign, scoring 32 league goals and setting the record for most goals in a 38-game Premier League season. Across all competitions, he finished with 44 goals in 52 matches—a tally that earned him the Golden Boot and the Premier League Player of the Season award.

Over the years, Salah became a symbol of Liverpool’s resurgence. With the Reds, he notably won the Champions League in 2019, the Premier League in 2020, the FIFA Club World Cup, the FA Cup, and the League Cup.

Statistics that left their mark on the Premier League

In nine seasons at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah surpassed the 200-goal mark for the club and cemented his place among the greatest scorers in Reds history. He also notched over 150 Premier League goals, becoming one of the most prolific players in English top-flight history.

His consistency is one of his trademarks: since arriving in England, he has recorded more than 20 league goals in every season—a rare feat in Premier League history. His pace, runs in behind, clinical finishing, and ability to create chances have made him a global benchmark for his position.

A career defined by resilience

Before becoming a worldwide icon, Salah’s journey was one of steady progression. Trained in Egypt at El Mokawloon SC, he then moved to Europe with FC Basel, where he made a name for himself in the Champions League.

His performances opened the doors to the Premier League with Chelsea FC, but his time in London proved challenging. He then reignited his career in Italy with AS Roma before returning to England with Liverpool and exploding onto the global stage.

Mohamed Salah is now opening a new chapter in his career. By attracting a star of his stature, Trabzonspor has pulled off one of the greatest signings in its history and gifts Turkish football a player who has truly defined his era.

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