Mohamed Salah has ended his nine-season spell at Liverpool by joining Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract, despite previously appearing close to a move to Besiktas.
The Egypt international, who was available as a free agent at the age of 34, was announced as a Trabzonspor player on the club’s social media channels. His transfer brings to a close a highly successful period in England, during which he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances for Liverpool.
Salah’s time with the Reds included Champions League success and two Premier League titles. He now continues his career in Turkey after agreeing terms with Trabzonspor, having initially been widely linked with Besiktas in a move reported exclusively by Africafoot.
The forward’s new contract is understood to include a fixed salary of about 17m euros per season. He will also receive performance-related bonuses, as well as 20% of the income generated from sales of products carrying his name.
According to information reported by The Sun, Salah’s combined weekly earnings could exceed 423,000 euros. That figure is boosted by Turkey’s favourable tax arrangements, under which clubs cover a significant proportion of their players’ tax obligations.
Salah’s remuneration at Liverpool had been reported at 20,817,548 euros per year, equivalent to 13,531,406,200 FCFA. His current market value is estimated at 22m euros.
New challenge in Turkey
The Egypt captain’s arrival gives Trabzonspor an experienced attacker with a substantial record at the highest level of European football. His move follows almost a decade at Liverpool, where he established himself as one of the club’s leading goalscorers and played a central role in their domestic and continental successes.
Trabzonspor are due to begin their Turkish league campaign against Kasımpasa. Ahead of that fixture, betting company 1xBet lists Trabzonspor as favourites at 1.76, with the odds for a draw set at 3.70 and a Kasımpasa victory priced at 3.80.
The club’s announcement confirms that Salah’s next chapter will be in Trabzon, after his departure from England and the end of his Liverpool contract. His two-year commitment means he is set to remain with Trabzonspor beyond the opening match of the Turkish championship season.