Trabzonspor president denies agreement with Mohamed Salah
Trabzonspor’s president has dismissed reports linking the Turkish club with Mohamed Salah, insisting no deal has been reached with the Egypt captain.
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The president of Turkish club Trabzonspor has dismissed mounting speculation over a possible deal for Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, confirming there is no agreement with the Egypt national team captain as his future remains uncertain following his departure from Liverpool.
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan said reports linking the club with Salah during the current summer transfer window do not reflect any agreement between the two parties.
Speaking to Turkish media, he said: "As I have stated before, there is currently no agreement with Salah. I have never said that negotiations are ongoing. As of now, there is no such agreement."
His denial comes amid growing speculation over Salah’s next destination, after the Egyptian forward became a free agent by reaching an agreement with Liverpool to terminate his contract a year early. Salah has yet to announce a move to any club.
The Trabzonspor president’s remarks coincided with Besiktas announcing it had stopped its attempts to sign Salah after negotiations reached a dead end due to financial demands.
Besiktas football director Onder Ozen said the club held several rounds of talks with the former Liverpool striker, but discussions stalled over financial issues, adding that the club would not improve its current offer.
He added that Salah’s representatives are continuing talks with other clubs interested in signing the player.
Meanwhile, Trabzonspor board member and club treasurer Derviş Kuz emphasized that all transfer matters are handled exclusively by the club president.
He told Reuters: "Ertugrul Dogan is the only authority on all transfer matters at the club. His statements on this issue are clear, and if you refer to the president’s comments, you will find the answer you are looking for."
Mohamed Salah is still considering offers as he decides on his next move, having postponed any decision about his future until after Egypt’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, where the Pharaohs reached the round of 16.