Mohamed Salah has joined Trabzonspor on a two-year contract through June 2028, according to club president Ertugrul Dogan and official financial disclosures, in a transfer that sees the forward reject traditional Istanbul powerhouses for the Black Sea club. Dogan revealed the deal began with a text message sent during the World Cup, prompting an immediate push led by manager Fatih Tekke and former winger Mahmoud Hassan.
Trabzonspor Secure Deal for Mohamed Salah
According to the club’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) filings, Salah will earn a base annual salary of €10m alongside a guaranteed €7m annual signing bonus, bringing his total earnings to €17m per season and €34m net over the course of the two-year agreement. Because wages in Turkey are paid net with the club covering tax liabilities, Salah takes home 50% more than his final Liverpool contract, according to financial details released by the club. The agreement also includes performance add-ons, a 5% agent’s fee on gross wages, and an image-rights arrangement granting Salah a 20% royalty on all personal merchandise sold through the TS Club retail network, as reported in official disclosures.
Commercial Impact and Club Finances
According to Trabzonspor, the club sold more than 17,000 season tickets within 24 hours of Salah landing, generating £11m in revenue. Dogan confirmed that total projected revenue from tickets, sponsorships, and merchandise during the Salah era is expected to approach £22m, effectively self-funding the transfer. These acquisitions are balanced by roughly €95m raised in player sales since last season, keeping the financial outlay manageable for the Black Sea club, according to club data.
Did you know? Trabzonspor used former winger Mahmoud Hassan—known as Trézéguet—as a secret operative during negotiations, with the Egyptian international speaking to Salah daily to help convince him to move to the Turkish club.
Squad Reinforcements Under Fatih Tekke
Salah steps into a side on an upward trajectory under Fatih Tekke, who took over in March 2025 when the team was languishing in 13th place before recovering to finish third and win the Turkish Cup, according to club records. Trabzonspor have added Valencia defender Cenk Özkacar and Manchester United loanee André Onana in goal, while holding ongoing talks with Darwin Núñez, according to team reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of Mohamed Salah’s contract with Trabzonspor?
According to official disclosures on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), Salah is locked into a two-year contract that runs through June 2028.
What are the financial terms of Salah’s transfer?
According to club filings, Salah earns a base annual salary of €10m alongside a guaranteed €7m annual signing bonus, netting him €17m per season.
How did Trabzonspor fund the move?
According to club president Ertugrul Dogan, the transfer is supported by approximately €95m raised in player sales since last season and immediate commercial returns, including £11m generated from selling over 17,000 season tickets within 24 hours.
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