Mohamed Salah transfer: Has the Egyptian forward chosen Trabzonspor

One of the most high-profile transfer sagas in football in the period following the World Cup is nearing its conclusion. The future of Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool, has finally become clearer after recent negotiations, with his name linked to several prestigious clubs. Goal.com reports .

According to ixbt.com, the race to sign the footballer was intense not only among clubs from Spain and Saudi Arabia but also among Turkish teams. Beşiktaş, another Turkish giant, was initially regarded as the leading contender in the transfer race.

Negotiations with Beşiktaş end unsuccessfully

The negotiations initially reached a very positive stage, with even the number the player would wear on the pitch (No. 11), the contract value and photo shoots for future advertising campaigns being discussed. This showed the Istanbul club’s immense confidence that the transfer would be completed successfully.

However, the talks eventually stalled because of disagreements over financial terms and the role of the player’s agent, Rami Abbas. After the deal broke down at a decisive stage, rival clubs began trying to take advantage of the situation.

Saudi Arabia and other options

After negotiations with Beşiktaş reached an impasse, clubs from Saudi Arabia stepped up their efforts. In particular, Al-Ittihad launched a serious bid to sign the Egyptian star. Al-Diriyah and Atlético Madrid of Spain had also expressed interest in the transfer.

Nevertheless, Turkish club Trabzonspor moved ahead of all its rivals, officially announcing that negotiations had begun and setting a specific date for the player to fly to Turkey and complete the transfer.

The main question now is whether Mohamed Salah made the right decision by choosing Trabzonspor. Time will tell, but this intriguing twist in transfer-market history remains in the spotlight of the football community.