Why Liverpool icon Salah has chosen Trabzonspor
Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.
After a lengthy period of speculation, it has been officially announced that Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor. This move ends the successful career of the Liverpool star at Anfield, bringing an end to a chapter in one of the most accomplished eras in Premier League history. For several years, clubs in the Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer eyed Salah, while the Egyptian remained committed to European football.
Trabzonspor, a club typically associated with challenging Turkey's established order rather than dominating it, appeared an unexpected choice. However, financial rewards were not the sole reason behind Salah's decision. He will be paid £14.5 million per season and will also receive a 20% share of revenue from merchandise bearing his name.
Trabzonspor, who finished third in last season's Super Lig and will compete in this month's Europa League play-offs, offers a compelling package. The Egyptian will play in the number 10 shirt, a choice he requested, while his teammate Ernest Muci will don the number 61 jersey as a show of respect for the club's biggest signing.
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