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Fabinho joins Trabzonspor after leaving Al-Ittihad as free agent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:52 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Fabinho joins Trabzonspor after leaving Al-Ittihad as free agent

Summary

Trabzonspor announced the signing of 32-year-old Fabinho from Al-Ittihad as a free agent on August 24, 2026. The Brazilian midfielder brings extensive experience, having won the league and cup in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Fabinho's arrival is seen as a strategic move to enhance the team's performance in the Turkish Super Lig and UEFA Europa League. He expressed excitement about reuniting with Mohamed Salah, a former teammate at Liverpool, which could provide tactical advantages for Trabzonspor's attacking play. The club aims to leverage Fabinho's defensive skills to improve their overall competitiveness.

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By the Numbers

•Fabinho signed with Trabzonspor as a free agent.
•He reunites with former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah.
•Trabzonspor is unbeaten at the start of the season.
•Fabinho earned €7 million per season in this deal.
•The club aims to compete strongly in Europa League matches.

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What they're saying

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The Fabinho Trabzonspor transfer is officially complete. After leaving Saudi Arabia as a free agent, Trabzonspor officially announced the signing of the 32-year-old Brazilian international on Monday. In a message to the fans upon his arrival, he declared, “A familiar face is waiting for me in Trabzon,” referring to his reunion with former Liverpool teammate […] The post Fabinho Trabzonspor: How The Former Liverpool Star Could Transform The Turkish Club appeared first on Stadium Rant.
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