Mohamed Salah arrives at Trabzonspor, greets fans in club shirt
Mohamed Salah has arrived at Turkish club Trabzonspor ahead of an official announcement confirming his transfer during the current summer window.
Key Takeaways
AIEgyptian football star Mohamed Salah, formerly of Liverpool, arrived at Turkish club Trabzonspor on Wednesday, paving the way for an official announcement of his signing during the ongoing summer transfer window.
Trabzonspor began teasing the deal by posting a video on its official Facebook page, featuring footage of Salah’s arrival in Istanbul and his first appearance in the club’s shirt.
The club also shared a video on its website showing Salah in Trabzonspor’s claret and blue kit, delivering a message to fans in which he said, “Trabzon is present everywhere for us.” The club’s official page posted photos of the Egyptian star in his new shirt, captioned: “Mohamed Salah is here in Trabzon.”
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Deal details and club competition
Trabzonspor secured Salah’s signature after he was linked in recent days with other Turkish clubs, including Besiktas, though negotiations reportedly stalled due to financial disagreements between the club’s management and the player’s agent. Reports also indicated interest from Saudi club Al-Ittihad and teams in Major League Soccer.
Trabzonspor reportedly offered Salah a lucrative financial package, with a weekly salary of €325,000, surpassing competing offers. Salah is expected to retain the number 11 shirt, which he previously wore at Roma and Liverpool.