Turkish reports: Trabzonspor seals Mohamed Salah deal, prepares for Istanbul arrival
Turkish media say Trabzonspor has secured Mohamed Salah after tough talks with Besiktas. The Egyptian star is set to arrive in Istanbul to sign.
Key Takeaways
AITurkish media reports have confirmed that Trabzonspor has finalized a deal to sign Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah, following days of negotiations with his representatives.
Initial talks began between Salah and Besiktas, but those discussions stalled, allowing Trabzonspor to enter negotiations unexpectedly on Friday.
Journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu reported that Trabzonspor management agreed to Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas’s request for the player to receive a 20-25% share of the club’s shirt sales bearing his name.
Contract details and signing preparations
Sabuncuoglu added that Trabzonspor offered Salah a two-year contract with an annual salary of €17 million. Journalist Onur Taskioglu confirmed that Salah has already accepted the offer.
Meanwhile, journalist Yakup Çınar stated that Mohamed Salah is expected to arrive in Istanbul next Wednesday to officially sign with the Turkish club.
The newspaper Sabah Spor described the deal as Turkey’s “transfer of the summer,” predicting that Salah’s shirts will sell out quickly among Trabzonspor fans.
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Trabzonspor in the Turkish league
Trabzonspor finished third in the Turkish Super Lig last season and claimed its seventh league title in 2022. The team also won the Turkish Cup last season.