Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor on a free transfer, earning a reported €17m (£14.5m) per season after ending his nine-year spell at Liverpool.
Key facts
- Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor.
- The Egypt forward will earn €17m (£14.5m) per season, according to the Guardian.
- Salah joined on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool last season.
- The 34-year-old will receive 20% from products sold in his name.
- Trabzonspor announced the salary details to the Turkish stock exchange.
Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, the Turkish club has confirmed, marking a new chapter for the Egypt forward after he left Liverpool last season following nine years at the Premier League club.
According to the Guardian, Salah will receive €17m (£14.5m) a season under the terms of the agreement. The salary details were revealed in an announcement to the Turkish stock exchange.
The Guardian reported that the announcement came as Trabzonspor fans prepared to head to the club’s stadium for a ceremony to mark the signing. The move was completed on a free transfer.
As part of the deal, the 34-year-old will also receive 20% from products sold in his name, according to the Guardian.
The forward arrived in Istanbul in the team’s kit the day before the announcement, the Guardian reported, with the ceremony taking place a day after his arrival.
Salah’s move ends a lengthy association with Liverpool. As reported by Al Jazeera, he spent nine years at the Premier League club before departing last season.
Why it matters
Salah's move sees one of the Premier League's most recognisable forwards continue his career in Turkey, highlighting the growing financial pull of Turkish football. The details revealed to the stock exchange offer a rare public glimpse into a high-profile player's contract terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much will Mohamed Salah earn at Trabzonspor?
According to the Guardian, Salah will receive €17m (£14.5m) per season, and he will also get 20% from products sold in his name.
How long is Salah's contract with Trabzonspor?
Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor.
Was Salah's transfer a paid deal?
No. The Guardian reported that Salah joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool.