Mohamed Salah Joins Trabzonspor on Free Transfer Until 2028 Following Liverpool Departure
Mohamed Salah has officially completed a groundbreaking move to Turkish club Trabzonspor, signing a two-year contract until June 2028 following his departure from Liverpool as a free agent. The 34-year-old Egyptian superstar arrived in Turkey on August 5, 2026, to a huge welcome, ending his nine-year, trophy-laden spell at Anfield.
In a move that has sent shockwaves across European football, Mohamed Salah has officially completed his transfer to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor, signing a two-year contract that will keep him at Papara Park until June 2028. The 34-year-old Egyptian forward departs Liverpool as a free agent after a remarkable nine-year stint, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding his future. Yan Diomande Transfer News: Real Madrid Reportedly Agrees To Record €135M Deal for 19-Year-Old RB Leipzig Winger .
Mohamed Salah Joins Trabzonspor
Yeni transferimiz Mohamed Salah, Başkanımız Ertuğrul Doğan’ın katılımıyla kendisini iki yıllık Kulübümüze bağlayan sözleşmeyi imzaladı ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/dKsD9uV729
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 6, 2026
Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to a rapturous welcome from hundreds of ecstatic Trabzonspor fans, before traveling to Trabzon for his medical and the finalization of his deal. Trabzonspor chairman Ertuğrul Doğan had previously confirmed the club was in negotiations, with the public signing ceremony scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Contract Details and Departure from Anfield
The lucrative agreement sees Salah reportedly earn around €17 million per season, totaling €34 million over the two-year period. His departure from Liverpool comes after he mutually agreed to terminate his contract a year early, despite having signed an extension in April 2025 that would have seen him through to 2027.
Salah's final season at Anfield proved challenging, ultimately paving the way for his unexpected exit, despite a career at Liverpool that saw him become one of the club's greatest-ever players.
Liverpool Legacy and Trabzonspor Ambitions
Salah leaves Liverpool with an outstanding record, having scored 257 goals in 442 appearances across all competitions, making him the club's third-highest goalscorer in history. During his time on Merseyside, he lifted numerous major trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and two Premier League titles. Arsenal Seal £75 Million Deal for Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes; Brazilian Midfielder Set for London Medical: Report.
Trabzonspor, a seven-time Turkish champion, finished third in the Süper Lig last season, securing a spot in the UEFA Europa League play-off round. The club, managed by Fatih Tekke, plays at the 41,000-capacity Papara Park and hopes Salah's arrival will significantly bolster their bid for domestic and European honours.
Salah is expected to make his competitive debut when Trabzonspor kicks off their UEFA Europa League play-off round campaign, beginning August 20. He was pictured wearing the symbolic No. 61 shirt upon his arrival, a number significant to Trabzon, though he is expected to select a traditional squad number for official matches.
His arrival marks a new chapter for one of football's most prolific forwards, as he looks to bring his unparalleled scoring prowess and big-game experience to the Turkish top flight, much to the excitement of the passionate Trabzonspor faithful.
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