Mohamed Salah’s move to Trabzonspor is now a matter of time after the Egypt captain arrived in Istanbul to complete negotiations and finalize his transfer to the Turkish Süper Lig club.
Trabzonspor officially announced the opening of negotiations across their official social media platforms, sharing photos of Salah’s arrival in Turkey under the banner “Salah is Coming,” ahead of his medical checks and contract signing. The Egyptian superstar joins Trabzonspor on a free transfer following the conclusion of his legendary spell at Liverpool, where he scored 257 goals and provided 120 assists in 442 appearances.
Mohamed Salah’s Salary at Trabzonspor: Breakdown and Bonus Structure
According to details reported by Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Mohamed Salah will earn an annual salary of €17 million at Trabzonspor.
This breaks down to approximately €1.42 million per month or nearly €327,000 per week, making Salah the highest-paid player in Trabzonspor’s squad by a wide margin. The agreement also includes a €5 million performance bonus, along with a 20% share of revenues generated from his shirt sales.
Over a two-year contract, Salah’s base earnings will total €34 million, rising to €39 million including bonuses, excluding shirt sale royalties. Official financial figures remain pending the club’s formal disclosure on Turkey’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Contract Length: Two-Year Deal in Turkey
Salah’s agreement with Trabzonspor spans two seasons, keeping the Egyptian winger at the Black Sea club until summer 2028.
Alternative reports indicate the contract may be structured as an initial one-year deal with an automatic extension for a second year based on performance milestones achieved during his debut season. In either scenario, Salah is set for up to two seasons in the Süper Lig after choosing to remain in Europe over offers from the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer.
What Shirt Number Will Mohamed Salah Wear at Trabzonspor?
During initial media teasers, Salah appeared wearing the number 61 jersey—a famous number in the region representing the city of Trabzon’s official plate code and regional identity.
However, Trabzonspor have not confirmed whether Salah will wear 61 in official competitions, as its use in promotional materials may be symbolic. The number 11 shirt, which Salah wore throughout his Liverpool career, is currently registered to Ozan Tufan on Trabzonspor’s official roster and store. Consequently, his official squad number remains unconfirmed.
Mohamed Salah’s First 3 Potential Fixtures for Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor face a busy start to the 2026–2027 season across the Süper Lig and UEFA Europa League qualifiers:
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Kasımpaşa vs. Trabzonspor – August 15, 2026 (Away) | Süper Lig Gameweek 1
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Trabzonspor vs. Ferencváros / Górnik Zabrze – August 20, 2026 (Home) | UEFA Europa League Playoff 1st Leg
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Trabzonspor vs. Istanbul Başakşehir – August 23, 2026 (Home) | Süper Lig Gameweek 2
Salah’s presence in these fixtures will depend on the completion of his contract registration with local and European authorities, as well as the coaching staff’s assessment of his physical condition.
