Mohamed Salah: Turkish club Trabzonspor begin negotiations to sign former Liverpool forward
Turkish club Trabzonspor has confirmed negotiations to sign former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah as a free agent. The player is expected to arrive in Istanbul this week to finalize the move.
Why it matters
The transfer of a high-profile player like Salah to the Turkish Super Lig represents a significant shift in the landscape of European football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mohamed Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot on four occasions with Liverpool
Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.
The 34-year-old Egypt forward left Liverpool at the end of last season and is in talks to join as a free agent.
In a statement, Trabzonspor said Salah will arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday.
"The player is planned to reach Trabzon in the evening of the same day," it said.
"The time and other details regarding the welcome program in Trabzon will be shared with the public through our club's official communication channels during the day."
Nicknamed the Black Sea Storm, Trabzonspor have won seven league titles, six of which came between 1976 and 1984.
In 2022, they claimed their most recent league success, ending a 38-year wait.
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