Mohamed Salah is nearing the finalization of his next destination, amid rapid developments that could end the uncertainty surrounding his future following his departure from Liverpool at the end of last season. After being linked with several Saudi, American, and Turkish clubs, strong indicators point to the Egypt captain remaining in Europe for a new chapter in the Turkish Süper Lig, with the deal awaiting final official signatures.
Trabzonspor Sends Contract to Ramy Abbas Ahead of Mohamed Salah’s Arrival
According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Trabzonspor’s management has sent Mohamed Salah’s contract to his agent, Ramy Abbas, after all parties reached an agreement on the deal’s terms.
The club’s board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to outline plans for the Egyptian star’s reception, arrange travel logistics, and prepare for his official presentation once the contracts are signed. Trabzonspor aims to organize a historic welcome fitting for Salah, marking what would be one of the most high-profile signings in Turkish football history. This comes just days after Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan denied negotiations, reflecting a swift shift or accelerated progress in recent hours.
Mohamed Salah’s Expected Arrival Date in Turkey
Turkish outlet Sporx revealed that Trabzonspor agreed to one of Salah’s key financial requests during negotiations. The 34-year-old requested an advance on a portion of his annual salary upon signing, a condition accepted by the club to finalize the deal and prevent rival suitors from re-entering the race.
Reports indicate that Salah could arrive in Turkey on Wednesday to complete the transfer formalities and sign a two-year contract with Trabzonspor, a move that could potentially open the door for further Egyptian signings at the club.
Trabzonspor Hijacks Mohamed Salah Deal Following Beşiktaş Breakdown
Beşiktaş was previously considered the frontrunner for Salah in recent weeks, with talks reaching an advanced stage before stalling over disagreements regarding agent commissions and commercial rights. Beşiktaş had submitted a two-season proposal featuring a guaranteed annual salary of €15 million, with performance-based bonuses raising potential earnings to nearly €19–20 million per season.
Trabzonspor capitalized on the breakdown in talks, moving quickly to present their project to Salah before sending official contracts to Ramy Abbas in preparation for the player’s arrival.
