Trabzonspor signs Mohamed Salah in landmark transfer deal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, officially confirmed during a ceremony attended by 35,000 fans. The transfer is seen as a coup for the Turkish club, which traditionally lacks the allure of Champions League football. Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan emphasized the club's unique connection with fans and Salah's influence. The club expects an increase in season ticket sales due to Salah's arrival, which could exceed 30,000. Trabzonspor, having finished third in the Super Lig last season, is eyeing a stronger presence in European competitions.
- •Salah signs with Trabzonspor amid interest from Saudi Arabia and the USA.
- •The signing ceremony attracted 35,000 fans at Papara Park stadium.
- •Dogan highlights the strong fan support and Salah's positive influence.
- •Trabzonspor aims to enhance its competitiveness in European leagues.
- •Salah will earn €17 million annually plus merchandise royalties.
- 5:44 PMBBC Football — Mohamed Salah: Inside his move to Trabzonspor
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — The inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal
- 9:41 AMBBC Sport — The inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal
"Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.
"Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.
"Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.
Sources
External links- BBC FootballAug 21, 2026, 5:44 PMMohamed Salah: Inside his move to Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:41 AMThe inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal
Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 9:41 AMThe inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal
Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.
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