Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year deal following his departure from Liverpool. The 34-year-old forward will receive a significant salary and a share of merchandise revenue as part of the free transfer agreement.
Why it matters
The move marks the end of a legendary era at Liverpool and a major acquisition for the Turkish Super Lig.
The 34-year-old left Liverpool in the close season after nine years, having scored 257 goals in 442 appearances and having won the Premier League twice and the Champions League.
Mohamed Salah waves at fans as he arrives in Türkiye to sign with Trabzonspor. (Photo: Reuters/Umit Bektas)
TRABZON, Turkiye: Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, under which the Egypt forward will receive €17 million (US$19.6 million) a season, the Turkish club said on Thursday (Aug 6).
The announcement came as Trabzon's fans prepared to head for the club's stadium in the eastern Black Sea city for a ceremony to mark the 34-year-old former Liverpool player's signing on a free transfer the day after a smiling Salah arrived in Istanbul in the team's burgundy and blue kit.
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