Mohamed Salah has finalized a move to Trabzonspor, signing a two-year contract with the Turkish Super Lig club. The Egyptian forward departed Liverpool after a nine-year stint, during which he won seven major trophies and became the club's third-highest goalscorer with 257 goals in 442 appearances. Despite reported interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, Salah opted for Trabzonspor, where he is expected to earn around £15m per year in a favorable tax environment.
The move allows him to compete in European competitions, with Trabzonspor likely to feature in the Europa League next season. According to Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol, 'The deal makes financial sense for him... He's going to play in a league that has a lot of big games and passionate supporters.' However, Jamie Carragher believes Salah's decision to join Trabzonspor is 'a level too low,' suggesting he could have played for a more prestigious club like AC Milan or Juventus if he had been willing to adjust his wage demands.