Why has Mohamed Salah chosen Trabzonspor?
Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.
Mohamed Salah's decision to join Turkish club Trabzonspor has puzzled football fans. While Saudi Pro League clubs and Major League Soccer were also pursuing him, Salah chose Europe over the lucrative opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the United States. Trabzonspor, known for its strong performances against Turkey's established clubs, offered Salah a two-year contract paying £14.5m per season, along with a 20% share of revenue from merchandise bearing his name.
The Egyptian star will also wear the iconic number 10 jersey for the club, replacing the number 61 he wears for Egypt, which was worn by former team-mate Ryan Jack. Turkish football's growing appeal to established stars, including Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane, and Ilkay Gundogan, is evident, with the Super Lig recording the third-highest net transfer spend in world football.
Despite its competitive league ranking, Turkish clubs have struggled to achieve sustained European success, but Salah's move is a testament to the league's increasing ambition and growing appeal for top talent.
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