Why Europe Still Calls
After a decade of service at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah announced his departure for Trabzonspor, opting for a lucrative contract in Turkey over offers from the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer.
The Egyptian forward will earn approximately $19.6 million per year, a figure that dwarfs his former weekly wage of $539,000 at Anfield, and the deal includes a sizeable signing‑on bonus.
Trabzonspor, a club competing in the Süper Lig, secured the player without a transfer fee, banking on his star power to drive shirt sales and attract new commercial partners.
The move also grants Salah the chance to feature in UEFA’s European competitions, with the club poised to enter the Europa League after a playoff, or the Conference League should they fall short.
Fans received the news with a mixture of excitement and nostalgia, as Salah’s first public message read, “Everywhere is Trabzon for us,” underscoring his commitment to the city.
While clubs such as Sporting Kansas City had positioned themselves to sign the winger, Salah’s preference for European competition ultimately steered him toward Turkey, leaving MLS without a marquee acquisition.