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The Liverpool legend is expected in Turkey as Trabzonspor push to complete one of the biggest transfers in the club’s history.
Trabzonspor Go Public With Salah Talks
Trabzonspor have confirmed that negotiations are under way to sign Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian forward available on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool this summer.
The Turkish club disclosed the talks on August 4 and said Salah was due to arrive at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport the following day before travelling to Trabzon. Chairman Ertuğrul Doğan hopes the deal can be completed later this week, although the transfer had not been formally announced at the time of writing.
Salah is reportedly discussing a two-year contract. A medical and the final paperwork are expected to follow his arrival, assuming there are no late twists. This is football’s transfer window, after all, where “almost done” can occasionally enjoy a very long life.
Besiktas Interest Fades
Besiktas had also been linked with Salah, but talks reportedly ran into problems over finances and image rights. That left Trabzonspor in front of the queue for a player many expected to head to Saudi Arabia or another cash-rich league.
A move to Trabzon would keep Salah in European football and place him with a club that finished third in the Turkish Süper Lig last season. Trabzonspor are also preparing for a Europa League play-off, giving the forward another route into continental competition.
Liverpool Chapter Comes To An End
Salah leaves England after nine seasons at Anfield, where he became one of Liverpool’s greatest modern players. He scored 257 goals in 442 appearances and helped the club win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
Now 34, Mohamed Salah would arrive in Turkey as far more than another experienced name. His profile, scoring record and commercial pull could change expectations around Trabzonspor before he has even kicked a ball.
What Bettors Should Watch
For football bettors, Salah’s arrival could quickly affect Süper Lig title prices, top-scorer markets and Trabzonspor’s Europa League odds. The sensible move is to wait for the medical, contract and registration rather than treating airport plans as a completed transfer.
Mohamed Salah may no longer be at his physical peak, but Turkish defences will hardly be opening the champagne. If Trabzonspor get the deal over the line, the league has just gained its biggest attraction and a fresh reason for punters to study the title market.
