Supporters give warm reception to Salah in Turkey as Trabzonspor transfer looms

Mohamed Salah, the former Liverpool forward, was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic supporters in Turkey as he touched down in Istanbul, ahead of his anticipated transfer to Trabzonspor.

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The Egypt captain was warmly received by excited fans at Atatürk Airport on Wednesday, where he donned Trabzonspor colours and acknowledged the crowd that had gathered to welcome him, as reported by BBC Sport.

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Salah, who is 34 years old, is poised to join Trabzonspor after departing Liverpool at the end of the previous season, following a remarkable nine-year stint at Anfield.

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During his time at Liverpool, Salah scored an impressive 257 goals, earning him a place as one of the greatest players in the club's history.

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The Turkish Super Lig side is expected to formally announce the signing after agreeing terms with the free agent, with no transfer fee required, allowing Trabzonspor to allocate more of their financial package to Salah's wages.

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Salah's arrival would be a significant statement for Trabzonspor, who finished third in the Turkish league last season and secured European football, and will compete for a place in the Europa League group stage through the qualifying rounds.

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If they fail to progress, the club may be relegated to the Conference League, but for now, fans are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation of a deal that would bring a major star to Turkish football.

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At Liverpool, Salah became the club's highest-paid player after signing a reported £400,000-a-week contract in 2025, and also reached the milestone of 50 Champions League goals, cementing his status as one of Europe's elite forwards.

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Trabzonspor fans are now waiting with bated breath for official confirmation of a deal that would bring one of world football's biggest names to Turkish football, and see Salah don the club's colours.