Key Takeaways:
- Mohamed Salah has accepted a two-year, €17 million contract offer from Trabzonspor
- Beşiktaş abandoned their pursuit of Salah after financial negotiations faltered in late July
- Salah’s move to Trabzonspor was confirmed by his appearance on the Kamuyu Aydınlatma Platformu (KAP) on Tuesday
Salah’s Transfer Saga: From Beşiktaş Talks to Trabzonspor Agreement
Mohamed Salah’s anticipated move to the Turkish Süper Lig has concluded with the Egyptian forward agreeing terms with Trabzonspor. Earlier this month, a potential transfer to Beşiktaş collapsed after club director Önder Özen revealed that negotiations had stalled when financial discussions began. Nevertheless, actions behind the scenes led Trabzonspor to submit a two-year offer estimated at €17 million, which Salah has now accepted.
𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞: ON 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mqi1DLa9DH
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 5, 2026
The Unravelling of Beşiktaş Negotiations
Reliable sources previously indicated that Salah, who recently left Liverpool by mutual agreement one year before his contract ended, was open to joining Beşiktaş. Özen detailed in a press conference that early talks with Salah were promising, but when the financial aspects surfaced, “the fluidity of the first day slowed down from July 21.” Disagreements over terms led Beşiktaş to shelve their pursuit, maintaining their financial discipline and refusing to increase their offer for the 34-year-old, despite significant interest from rival suitors in Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer.
Confirmation via Official Platforms
The turning point came on Tuesday when Salah’s name appeared on the Kamuyu Aydınlatma Platformu (KAP) – Türkiye’s official disclosure portal for publicly traded entities, including major football clubs. While an announcement has yet to be published on Trabzonspor’s website, the KAP registration confirms Salah’s transfer is complete, paving the way for him to play in Türkiye’s top flight.
What Lies Ahead for Salah in the Süper Lig
Following a World Cup campaign that saw Egypt reach the last 16, Salah carefully considered his future once his Liverpool contract was terminated early. After Beşiktaş’ approach faltered and other offers from international clubs were explored, the forward will now continue his career with Trabzonspor in Türkiye, his transfer officially recorded with national sporting and financial regulators.
