Mohamed Salah touched down in Istanbul this Wednesday to finalize a transfer to Trabzonspor following the expiration of his contract with Liverpool. The 34-year-old forward was captured arriving via private jet while sporting the club’s signature blue and maroon kit, a scene shared by the team on social media. Trabzonspor, based in northeastern Turkey, confirmed Tuesday that formal talks were underway with the Egyptian star.
Hundreds of fans gathered at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to welcome the former Liverpool standout, who concluded a nine-season tenure with the English side. Salah is scheduled for a medical examination in Istanbul today before heading to Trabzon. Reports from Turkish media indicate the winger will likely sign a two-year deal with a third-year option, carrying an annual salary of 17 million euros.
During his time at Liverpool, Salah registered 257 goals across 442 games, cementing his place as the club’s third-highest scorer. His 191 goals for the Reds place him fourth on the all-time Premier League leaderboard. While the forward faced challenges last season, recording only seven league goals, he remains a historic figure in African football with 66 international goals for Egypt. Trabzonspor secured this high-profile target after finishing third in the Super Lig last year, earning them a spot in the Europa League play-offs.
