Mohamed Salah joins Trabzonspor on free transfer: Decoding his stats
What's the story
Mohamed Salah has officially joined Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor on a free transfer. The 34-year-old forward has signed a two-year deal with the team after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season. His departure from Anfield marked the end of a nine-year stint, during which he became one of Liverpool's all-time greats and their third-highest goalscorer with 257 goals in 442 appearances. Here's more.
Career transition
Salah's exit from Liverpool and Turkish league move
Salah's exit from Liverpool came after a difficult season, where he was dropped and publicly fell out with then-head coach Arne Slot.
Despite the challenges, Salah had a successful stint at Anfield, winning seven major trophies. He had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabian clubs but chose Trabzonspor instead.
The Turkish club will likely participate in the Europa League next season, adding to its appeal for Salah.
Warm welcome
Salah's grand arrival in Istanbul
Salah was warmly welcomed by hundreds of fans at Istanbul airport, as he arrived wearing Trabzonspor's burgundy and blue kit.
He waved at the supporters and even led them in a traditional chant.
The forward will now undergo a medical examination before heading to Trabzon for an official signing ceremony with his new club.
Career overview
Salah's European journey continues with Trabzonspor move
Salah began his European career with Swiss club Basel in 2012 before moving to Chelsea.
He also had short spells at Fiorentina and Roma from 2015-17 before joining Liverpool.
Now, at Trabzonspor, Salah hopes to continue his successful career in a league known for its passionate supporters and big matches.
The Turkish club finished third in the Super Lig last season and will enter the Europa League playoffs.
Liverpool
His Liverpool career in numbers
Salah managed 315 Premier League appearances for Liverpool. He scored 191 goals and made 93 assists for the Reds.
In all competitions for the Reds, made 442 appearances, scoring 257 goals and making 120 assists.
He had a record-breaking 2017-18 season, scoring 44 goals in 52 appearances, including 32 goals in 36 league games.
In four other seasons, Salah scored 30-plus goals - 31 in 2020-21, 31 in 2021-22, 30 in 2022-23, and 34 in 2024-25.
Silverware
Salah won these trophies with Liverpool
Salah enjoyed a successful career with the Reds. He won the Premier League title in 2019-20 and 2024-25.
He bagged the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in 2021-22. He was also a Carabao Cup runner-up in 2024-25.
Salah won the FA Community Shield in 2022.
Besides, he helped Liverpool win the UEFA Champions League in 2018-19 and was a runner-up in 2017-18 and 2021-22.
Meanwhile, Salah won the UEFA Super Cup in 2019 and FIFA Club World Cup in 2019.
PL
Salah's numerous individual records in Premier League
Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot four times in 2017-18, 2018-19 (shared),2021-22 (shared), and 2024-25.
He also bagged Premier League Player of the Month in November 2017, February 2018, March 2018, October 2021, October 2023, November 2024, and February 2025.
He won Premier League Goal of the Month in January 2021 and October 2021.
Meanwhile, he won Premier League Player of the Season award in 2017-18 and 2024-25.
Salah won Premier League Playmaker of the Season in 2021-22 and 2024-25.
Meanwhile, he also bagged Premier League Goal of the Season in 2021-22.
Career
His numbers across other clubs before Liverpool stint
Salah started his club career journey with Egyptian club Al Mokawloon Al Arab. He made 46 appearances, scoring 12 goals.
He moved to FC Basel next, managing 20 goals in 79 appearances for the Swiss club.
Salah played 19 times for Chelsea, scoring twice.
In 2014-15, he was loaned to Fiorentina. He managed 9 goals in 26 matches.
He was loaned to AS Roma next in 2015-16. He bagged 15 goals in 42 matches before the move was made permanent.
He played 41 matches in 2016-17, scoring 19 times before being sold to Liverpool.
Twitter Post
Deal!
Kamuoyuna Duyuru
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) August 6, 2026
Profesyonel futbolcu Mohamed Salah ile iki yıllık anlaşma sağlanmıştır. pic.twitter.com/A6edv9FfZT