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Mo Salah nears move to Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Mo Salah nears move to Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit

Summary

Mo Salah is on the verge of joining Trabzonspor following his departure from Liverpool. The Turkish club has successfully navigated interest from Major League Soccer and teams in Saudi Arabia to secure the 34-year-old star. Salah, who announced in March 2026 his plans to leave Liverpool after nine seasons, is expected to sign with Trabzonspor, which is currently preparing for UEFA Europa League playoffs and aiming for the Turkish league title. The club confirmed negotiations with Salah and has created a social media teaser for his arrival in Istanbul to finalize the deal.

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By the Numbers

•Salah closing in on a move to Trabzonspor.
•Interest from MLS and Saudi Arabia was declined.
•Trabzonspor currently in UEFA Europa League playoffs.
•The club aims to contest for the Turkish title next season.
•Salah expected to arrive at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport soon.

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12:02 PMBBC Sport — Why Liverpool icon Salah has chosen Trabzonspor
10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool legend Mo Salah set for Turkey move despite MLS, Saudi interest

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