Mohamed Salah's record salary broken down as Liverpool legend secures Trabzonspor move
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Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah will earn a salary higher than anyone in Turkiye after his move to Trabzonspor was confirmed, with talks also having been held with BesiktasMohamed Salah now plays for Trabzonspor in Turkiye.(Image: Hakan Burak Altunoz/Anadolu via Getty Images)Mohamed Salah has signed for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with the Liverpool legend's next club now confirmed.Of interest to various other sides, including Besiktas and Al Ittihad, Salah did have options, but he has selected the team that finished third in its league last year, meaning it will play Europa League soccer this term should it progress through the qualifiers.In signing for Trabzonspor, the Turkish outfit has committed a huge amount of money to him in terms of his salary. That could be substantial.Content cannot be displayed without consentHe will also be taxed differently in Turkiye and owns his image rights, meaning that the bottom line on the full package could be worth something similar to what he took home at Anfield."It's unbelievable," Salah said at his unveiling on Wednesday, as per WinWin."The fans are here now, the reception is incredible, so I'm very happy to be here.
I don’t know if you’ve ever seen this at an airport, but it’s a great feeling and shows a lot of love.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."I'm really happy about this, and I’m looking forward to training with the team.
Everywhere I go, I always try to win something. I hope we can do something good in the league and in Europe as well."Liverpool.com says: Regardless of the salary, it was a surprise move for Salah to end up at Trabzonspor, and outside of the Champions League.Seeing him move to Italy appeared to make more sense, though he would have earned less.