DONE DEAL: Mohamed Salah Agrees Record-Breaking Trabzonspor Transfer After Beşiktaş Collapse
In one of the most stunning transfer market hijacks in Turkish football history, Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah is officially joining Süper Lig club Trabzonspor.
The club confirmed to the Istanbul Stock Exchange (KAP) that formal negotiations have begun, while transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given the move his trademark “Here We Go,” signaling a completely finalized agreement.
Salah will join the Black Sea Storm on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Liverpool.
Record-Breaking Financial Package
The 34-year-old winger has reportedly agreed to a lucrative two-year contract that will reshape the financial landscape of Turkish football.
Key details of the historic package
According to sources familiar with the development, his annual salary will be approximately €17 million per year, making him the highest-paid player in Süper Lig history.
It also comes with commercial incentives, with Salah retaining a reported 20% cut of all his shirt sales while also retaining a substantial sign-on fee as a free agent.
The Beşiktaş Hijack Explained
The announcement comes as a massive shock to rival fans in Istanbul. For weeks, Salah looked destined to sign with Beşiktaş.
However, late negotiations between Beşiktaş and Salah’s camp broke down over disagreements regarding agent commissions and the distribution of merchandising revenue. Spotting an opening, Trabzonspor executives moved rapidly over the weekend to meet the Egyptian’s exact demands and steal his signature.
Arrival and Medical Schedule
Trabzonspor fans are already preparing a massive welcome at the airport. Salah is scheduled to land at Istanbul Atatürk Airport on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
After completing the first part of his medical evaluation in Istanbul, he will board a private jet to Trabzon later in the evening to be officially unveiled to the fans at the Papara Park stadium.
