Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor have officially confirmed that they have opened negotiations to sign Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, raising the possibility of one of the most surprising transfers of the summer window.
The club announced that discussions are underway with the 34-year-old, who became a free agent following the end of his Liverpool career. Trabzonspor chairman Ertuğrul Doğan said the club is optimistic about the negotiations, while reports indicate Salah is expected to travel to Turkey for further talks and a medical if an agreement is reached.
If completed, the move would mark the end of Salah’s long association with English football after establishing himself as one of the greatest players in Liverpool’s history. During his nine-year spell at Anfield, the Egyptian international scored 257 goals in 442 appearances, becoming the club’s third-highest goalscorer of all time. He won multiple major honours, including two Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
Salah also enjoyed remarkable individual success in England. He won the Premier League Golden Boot on multiple occasions, was named Premier League Player of the Season, claimed the Playmaker Award, and was voted PFA Players’ Player of the Year, cementing his reputation as one of the finest forwards of his generation.
Despite another productive spell in England, Salah’s future became uncertain after his contract expired, with several clubs across Europe and the Middle East expressing interest in signing him. Turkish rivals Beşiktaş were previously linked with the Egyptian, but negotiations reportedly stalled over financial demands and image-rights issues, leaving Trabzonspor to emerge as serious contenders for his signature.
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Trabzonspor are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign after finishing third in the 2025/26 Turkish Süper Lig, a result that secured qualification for the UEFA Europa League play-off round. Club officials believe Salah’s experience, leadership and goalscoring ability could significantly improve their chances of challenging Turkish giants Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş for domestic honours.
The club has invested heavily in recent transfer windows as it seeks to re-establish itself among Turkey’s elite. Signing a player of Salah’s stature would represent one of the biggest transfers in Turkish football history and further enhance the league’s growing international profile.
Salah’s arrival would also strengthen Trabzonspor’s commercial appeal. As one of the world’s most recognisable footballers, the Egyptian boasts millions of followers across social media and enjoys immense popularity throughout Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Analysts believe his signing could boost shirt sales, sponsorship opportunities and global television audiences for the club.
Internationally, Salah remains Egypt’s captain and one of Africa’s greatest-ever footballers. He has earned well over 100 international caps, won multiple African Footballer of the Year awards, and guided Egypt to the 2017 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals, while also helping the Pharaohs qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The former Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina and Roma forward has built a reputation for consistency, professionalism and elite-level performance over more than a decade in European football. His speed, finishing ability, creativity and leadership have made him one of the most influential African players in football history.
Although negotiations remain ongoing, Trabzonspor have expressed confidence that talks are progressing positively. The club is expected to continue discussions with Salah’s representatives in the coming days before a final decision is made on the proposed transfer.
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