Sports · 5 August 2026

Mohamed Salah joins Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool

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Trabzonspor, a Turkish top-tier club, confirmed on Tuesday they have started transfer talks to sign Mohamed Salah later this week. The club's chairman, Ertugrul Dogan, announced that Salah's medical examinations are anticipated to take place in Istanbul on Wednesday. Salah departed Liverpool this summer after a nine-year tenure, during which he netted 257 goals.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 August 2026 at 8:32

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