Choosing Europe over Saudi offers: Mo Salah joins Trabzonspor

Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah has signed a two‑year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor, reportedly earning €17 million per season and a 20 % share of his merchandise sales. The deal was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and follows his departure from Liverpool after 257 goals in 442 appearances, and it comes after he turned down a Saudi offer.

Salah's exit from Liverpool came after a season‑long clash with Liverpool manager Arne Slot. The North African attacker let his expiring contract run down and the manager was dismissed following poor results. Both parties agreed to part ways at the end of the campaign.

Earlier, Salah had extended his contract at Anfield, but the deteriorating relationship with Slot meant the Liverpool icon and the club could not reconcile. The Reds and the Egyptian forward mutually agreed to separate once the season concluded.

During the summer, the striker was linked with a move to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia the most mentioned destination. Choosing to remain in Europe, he opted for the Turkish side instead of pursuing the Saudi lure.

Fabrizio Romano verified that the free‑agent will join Trabzonspor on a two‑year deal, a story first reported by Turkish media. The club announced the signing via a breaking tweet, confirming the contract after his Liverpool departure.

The financial package guarantees €17 million per season, totalling €34 million over two years, plus a 20 % share of merchandise bearing his image. These terms underline the lucrative nature of the Turkish offer.

Salah ended his Liverpool career with 257 goals in 442 matches, having previously played for FC Basel, Chelsea and AS Roma. His status as a Liverpool icon and a key figure for the Reds was cemented by his goal tally and leadership.

For Salah, the move marks the end of an era at Liverpool and a new chapter in the Turkish Süper Lig, while Trabzonspor acquire a world‑class Egyptian striker to boost their attacking options and global profile.