Salah heads to Turkey: Trabzonspor confirm negotiations

Mohamed Salahcould be about to open a new and unexpected chapter in his career. Trabzonsporhave announced that official negotiations have begun to sign the Egyptian star.

Although the transfer agreement is reportedly at an advanced stage, no contract has been confirmed as signed yet. Salah is expected to arrive in Turkey on August 5, undergo a medical and take the negotiations into their final phase.

Trabzonspor issue official statement

The Turkish club announced via the Public Disclosure Platform that negotiations had begun to sign Mohamed Salah as a free agent.

Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan also confirmed that negotiations are ongoing. According to him, the player will first undergo a medical in Istanbul before travelling to Trabzon.

The club president said the transfer had not yet been fully completed and that the contract could be signed at the next stage.

Historic welcome planned for Salah

Trabzonspor have told their fans that Salah is expected to arrive at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport on August 5.

The footballer is expected to travel to Trabzon later that day. The club said details of his welcome ceremony would be announced later.

These developments indicate that the negotiations are approaching their final stage. However, until the medical, signing and the club's final official announcement take place, it would be premature to call Salah a Trabzonspor player.

Reports of a two-year contract

The Turkish and British media have reported that the parties are close to agreeing on the terms of a two-year contract.

At the same time, Trabzonspor have not yet officially disclosed details about the contract's length, salary or additional bonuses. Therefore, the financial terms remain unofficial information until final confirmation.

A nine-year Liverpool legend

Mohamed Salah left Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season. The Egyptian forward spent nine seasons with the Merseyside club and became one of the most prolific players in its history.

With Liverpool, he:

— became an English champion twice;
— won the Champions League;
— won the FIFA Club World Cup;
— lifted the FA Cup;
— won the League Cup twice.

Salah ended his Liverpool career with 257 goals in 442 appearances. He ranks third on the club's all-time top-scorers list.

A huge event for Turkish football

If the deal is officially completed, Salah's move to Trabzonspor would become one of the most high-profile transfers in the history of the Turkish Süper Lig.

The Egyptian could have a major impact on the club not only on the pitch but also commercially. His arrival would provide a significant boost to shirt sales, sponsor interest and Trabzonspor's international profile.

From a sporting perspective, Salah's experience could be a major asset for a Turkish club competing in European competitions.

The decisive stage now begins

Three key steps remain at this point:

— the player's arrival in Turkey;
— successfully passing the medical;
— signing and officially announcing the contract.

Only after that can Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor be considered fully complete.

For now, one thing is clear: the Turkish club is very close to completing one of the biggest transfers in its football history. Share your opinion in the comments and share the article with sports fans on Telegram or other social networks!