Mohamed Salah instantly becomes the biggest signing in Trabzonspor's history, with hundreds of supporters gathering to welcome him. During his unveiling, he wore a symbolic 61 shirt honouring Trabzon's vehicle registration code, though he will wear the number 10 for the 2026-27 season after team-mate Ernest Muci relinquished it.

Turkish football's growing appeal is evident as Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan and others now play in the Super Lig, which recorded the third-highest net transfer spend globally last summer. The economics are unusual: clubs earn euros through UEFA competitions while domestic costs remain in lira, and high inflation has reduced relative debt value. Salah reportedly signed a two-year contract worth £7.3m per season with bonuses and merchandise revenue share.

Former Scotland midfielder Ryan Jack, who played two seasons in Turkey, praised the league's passionate fans and rising quality. "The league is getting stronger every year," he said, noting Salah is "probably the biggest name to move to Turkey in recent years." Salah inspired Egypt at the 2026 World Cup and scored 34 goals with 23 assists for Liverpool in 2023-24, though he managed only 12 goals last season under Arne Slot.

Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke is expected to build the attack around Salah on the right wing in a 4-2-3-1 system. His debut could come on 15 August against Kasimpasa, followed by a Europa League play-off. Beyond the pitch, Salah elevates the club's global profile and commercial opportunities, while Jack believes his arrival will draw international viewers to Turkish football.