Turkish club Trabzonspor is on the verge of finalizing the signing of Mohamed Salah, who received a warm welcome from fans upon his arrival in Turkey. Hundreds gathered at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul to greet the Egyptian forward, who donned Trabzonspor colors as he interacted with the enthusiastic crowd.

Salah's Departure from Liverpool

The 34-year-old forward concluded his nine-year tenure at Liverpool at the end of last season, where he netted an impressive 257 goals. While details regarding Salah's salary at Trabzonspor remain undisclosed, his status as a free agent allows the Super Lig club to allocate a larger portion of their budget towards his wages. Salah, who has scored 50 goals in the Champions League, will have the opportunity to compete in European football next season, as Trabzonspor finished third in the league, eight points behind champions Galatasaray.

Trabzonspor's History and Expectations

Known as the Black Sea Storm, Trabzonspor has a rich history, having won seven league titles, with six of those victories occurring between 1976 and 1984. Their most recent league title came in 2022, ending a 38-year title drought. Based in the northeastern city of Trabzon, the club is one of only six teams to have won the Turkish Super Lig. Salah's signing marks a significant moment for the club, joining former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge and ex-Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe in the squad.

During his illustrious career at Liverpool, Salah contributed to the club's success by winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, and two EFL Cups. He also earned the Premier League Golden Boot four times and was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year three times, in 2018, 2022, and 2025. However, his playing time diminished in the following season after a disagreement with former manager Arne Slot, despite a stellar performance in the 2024-25 season where he scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists.

With Salah's departure from Liverpool confirmed a year before his contract extension was set to end, the football community has been eagerly anticipating his next move. Following a successful World Cup campaign, where Egypt reached the round of 16 before narrowly losing to Argentina, Salah's transition to Trabzonspor is now a reality, igniting excitement among fans and marking a new chapter in his career.