Mohamed Salah officially signed with Trabzonspor on Thursday, ending his time at Liverpool and beginning a new chapter in the Turkish Süper Lig. The signing was confirmed after being reported by multiple media outlets the night before, and the club had already all but confirmed the deal themselves before the official announcement.
According to a report by Yahoo Sports, Salah was welcomed at the club like a rockstar by Trabzonspor supporters. The scenes surrounding his arrival reflected how significant the signing is for the club, which finished third in the Turkish league last season.
Local media outlets in Turkey report that Salah is expected to earn 17 million euros per year at his new club. That figure would make him one of the highest-paid players in the history of the Süper Lig.
Trabzonspor have a clear goal in mind with this signing. The club hopes to disrupt the dominance of Galatasaray, which has won the last four Süper Lig titles in a row. Adding a player of Salah's profile gives the club a credible challenger to that run.
Salah is 34 years old and spent the bulk of his elite career at Liverpool, where he became one of the most decorated and recognized forwards in the world. His move to Turkey marks a significant shift in his career, trading one of Europe's top leagues for a competition he has never played in before.
