Salah Completes Move to Trabzonspor
In a momentous career shift, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah is set to join Turkish club Trabzonspor after a remarkable nine-year tenure with Liverpool. Having scored an impressive 257 goals in 442 appearances, Salah’s impact at the Premier League giants was nothing short of legendary, contributing to two league titles and a Champions League trophy.
A Stellar Career at Liverpool
Salah’s journey at Liverpool has been illustrious. In the 2024-25 season, he made headlines by netting 29 goals and providing 18 assists, equalling the league record for the most goal involvements in a single season and securing the Premier League Player of the Season accolade. Uniquely, Salah became the first player to clinch the Golden Boot, Playmaker Award, and Player of the Season honors in the same campaign.
However, his final season saw a decline in form, finishing with just seven goals and seven assists in 27 league matches. This dip led to some controversy, including being benched for key Champions League matches, which ignited public disagreements with then-manager Arne Slot.
Fanfare and Welcome in Turkey
Salah arrived at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport with a beaming smile, donned in Trabzonspor’s signature burgundy and blue kit. Hundreds of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the new signing, cheering and chanting alongside the forward as he waved back excitedly. “Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you. See you very soon,” Salah announced in a video shared on social media, embracing the club’s motto, “Everywhere is Trabzon to us.”
The Trabzonspor hierarchy, led by club chairman Ertugrul Dogan, confirmed ongoing negotiations, anticipating a free transfer agreement to be finalized in a ceremony set for Thursday in the picturesque city by the Black Sea.
Future Prospects at Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor, historically known as Turkey’s fourth-largest club after Istanbul powerhouses Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, and Besiktas, finished third in the Super Lig last season, securing a position in the upcoming Europa League playoff round. Their last league title came in the 2021-22 season, and with Salah in their ranks, ambitions for the future are undoubtedly high.
Notably, Salah was previously in discussions with Besiktas, but talks faltered over financial and image-rights demands. As he sets his sights on a new chapter, the excitement surrounding his move to Trabzonspor marks both an end and a fresh start for one of football’s brightest talents.