After leaving Liverpool, Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States, but Turkish side Trabzonspor signed him in what the BBC called one of the transfer window's coups.
Key facts
- Mohamed Salah has left Liverpool.
- He was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States, according to the BBC.
- Turkish club Trabzonspor signed him instead.
- The BBC described the transfer as one of the coups of the window.
Mohamed Salah’s departure from Liverpool prompted expectations that he would move to either Saudi Arabia or the United States, according to the BBC. Instead, the broadcaster reported, Turkish side Trabzonspor completed the signing, in what it called one of the coups of the transfer window.
The BBC published both a written account and a video feature examining how the transfer came together.
The specific financial terms, contract length and the identities of those who brokered the agreement were not detailed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Salah is one of football's most recognisable players, and the BBC characterised his move to Trabzonspor rather than the widely anticipated destinations of Saudi Arabia or the United States as one of the window's biggest surprises.
Frequently asked questions
Which club did Mohamed Salah join after Liverpool?
According to the BBC, Salah joined Turkish side Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool.
Where was Salah expected to move?
The BBC reported that Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States.
Why was the transfer considered significant?
The BBC described the deal as one of the coups of the transfer window, as Trabzonspor secured a high-profile player who had been linked with bigger-spending leagues.