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Mohamed Salah Negotiates Move to Turkish Club Trabzonspor
8/5/2026, 5:14:17 PM
Transfer Talks and Planned Arrival
Trabzonspor announced that Mohamed Salah, the 34-year-old Egypt forward who left Liverpool as a free agent this summer, is in advanced negotiations to join the Turkish side. The club said Salah will fly to Istanbul on Wednesday and travel onward to Trabzon later that day, with details of his welcome program to be released through official channels.
Background of Club and Player
Trabzonspor, nicknamed the Black Sea Storm, are based in the north-eastern city of Trabzon and have secured seven Turkish Super Lig titles, six of which were won between 1976 and 1984, with the most recent championship in 2022. The club finished third in the league last season, earning a place in the UEFA Europa League.
Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017 and spent nine seasons at Anfield. During that period he amassed 257 goals and 120 assists from 442 appearances, contributing to two Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, a FA Cup, two EFL Cups, a FIFA Club World Cup, a UEFA Super Cup and multiple Community Shields. He also earned the Premier League Golden Boot four times and was named the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year in 2018, 2022 and 2025.
Contract Terms and Competitive Landscape
Reports indicate that Salah has agreed to a two-year contract with Trabzonspor, marking the next stage of his career in Turkey. The move follows speculation linking him with offers from Major League Soccer and Saudi Arabian clubs, as well as interest from domestic rivals Besiktas, which recently submitted its own proposal.
Official Statements from Trabzonspor
In its official communication, Trabzonspor confirmed the planned arrival itinerary and pledged to share further information about the player’s welcome program later in the day. The club’s statement emphasized the logistical details of Salah’s travel and the forthcoming public announcements.
Player’s Criticism of Liverpool and Recent Form
Salah’s departure from Liverpool was preceded by an outspoken interview in which he accused the club of abandoning him during a period of poor results, describing the treatment as being “thrown under the bus.” He also noted a lack of relationship with former manager Arne Slot and questioned his future at the club after being omitted from a Champions League squad. The forward’s form had dipped in his final season, leading to reduced playing time before his eventual exit.
