Trabzonspor announced on August 5, 2026, that it had reached an agreement with Mohamed Salah, who joins the club as a free agent after leaving Liverpool. According to ESPN, the 34-year-old Egypt captain was greeted by cheering fans in Istanbul on Wednesday as the transfer neared completion, with Salah telling supporters “See you very soon” in a video message on the club’s official X channel. BBC Sport reported that thousands of supporters mobbed Salah at Atatürk Airport, waving flags and banners while chanting for their new star as local and international media documented the scene. The club stated that Salah would complete medical examinations and formalities in Istanbul before his official presentation and travel to Trabzon.
The two-year contract is reportedly worth €17 million per season excluding bonuses, Channel 4 News stated. Salah netted 257 goals in 442 appearances during nine seasons at Liverpool, according to the broadcaster, helping establish him among the club’s greatest players. BBC Sport noted that he scored only seven Premier League goals in his final campaign at Anfield, a tally that coincided with the end of his time there after his contract expired.
ESPN reported that speculation this week had placed Trabzonspor ahead of other suitors for Salah after initial links to a Saudi Arabia move. A potential agreement with another Turkish side broke down over financial issues, paving the way for Trabzonspor to finalise the deal, BBC Sport added. The club finished third in the Turkish Super Lig last season, securing a place in the Europa League play-offs, according to multiple reports.
In a video shared on Trabzonspor’s official platforms, Salah appeared in the club’s dark blue jersey and declared “Trabzon is everywhere for us!” to supporters. The forward acknowledged the enthusiastic airport reception by exchanging greetings with fans amid tight security and crowd control, BBC Sport reported. Coverage of the arrival highlighted the scale of interest in one of Turkish football’s highest-profile recent acquisitions.
Sky Sports reported that the signing marks Salah’s move to the Super Lig following the conclusion of his Liverpool chapter. The player had been a key figure for Egypt during his time in England, where he first rose to prominence after earlier spells at Chelsea, Fiorentina and Roma. Trabzonspor indicated that the formalities would be wrapped up promptly to allow Salah to integrate with the squad.
