Mohamed Salah on the Brink of Trabzonspor Switch After Liverpool Exit
Trabzonspor have confirmed they are in talks to sign Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian winger expected to arrive in Türkiye on Wednesday evening to finalise his transfer to the Turkish Super Lig club.
Salah became a free agent at the end of last season after coming to an agreement with Liverpool to terminate his contract early, despite it still having 12 months left to run. The 34-year-old had been strongly linked with clubs in both Saudi Arabia and Türkiye throughout the summer, with Besiktas sporting director Onder Ozen previously revealing that negotiations with Salah had stalled over his representatives' financial demands.
Last weekend, reports emerged suggesting Trabzonspor had opened talks with the Egyptian, only for club president Ertugrul Dogan to initially deny the claims. Dogan did, however, state that the club would provide an update if a move materialised — and that confirmation has now arrived.
In a brief post on X, Trabzonspor's official club account stated: "Negotiations have begun regarding the transfer of professional footballer Mohamed Salah to our club." A subsequent update confirmed that Salah will arrive in the city of Trabzon on Wednesday evening to complete his move.
A Liverpool Legend Departs
Salah's departure brings an end to a glittering era on Merseyside. The Egyptian amassed an extraordinary 257 goals in 442 games for Liverpool, with only Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285) ever scoring more for the Reds. He also departs as the club's all-time top scorer (191) and assister (93) in the Premier League.
During his time at Anfield, Salah helped Liverpool win the Premier League twice — in 2019-20 and 2024-25 — while also lifting the Champions League, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the Club World Cup among a total of eight trophies. His impact on English football has been immense, and his move to Türkiye marks a significant new chapter in an already storied career.
What's Next for Salah at Trabzonspor?
Salah will join a Trabzonspor side that finished third in the Super Lig last season and will compete in the Europa League play-offs this month. His potential Super Lig debut could come away to Kasimpasa on August 15, while his home debut may arrive in the first leg of Trabzonspor's Europa League play-off tie against an as-yet undecided opponent on August 20.
The move represents a major coup for Trabzonspor, who have managed to secure one of the most decorated forwards in Premier League history — a player who, even at 34, remains one of the most potent attacking forces in world football.