Mohamed Salah Arrives in Istanbul for Trabzonspor Transfer

Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on August 5, 2026, where he was warmly welcomed by Trabzonspor fans as he nears a transfer to the Turkish club.

Upon his arrival, Salah donned a Trabzonspor jersey featuring the number 61 and was accompanied by the club's president, Ertugrul Dogan. Turkish media captured images of the player as he was greeted by hundreds of chanting supporters. Salah had previously shared a video message expressing excitement about joining the team.

Salah, who recently became a free agent after leaving Liverpool, had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia before Trabzonspor emerged as the frontrunner for his signature. The club confirmed that transfer discussions had begun, leading to a 6.5% increase in Trabzonspor's shares on the Istanbul stock market. Salah's illustrious career at Liverpool included two league titles and a Champions League victory, but he faced challenges in his final season, scoring only 12 goals.