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Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor has made headlines across Italy, with leading sports newspapers, broadcasters and news agencies describing the move as both a major surprise and a significant operation by the Turkish club.
The strong reaction was also shaped by Salah's previous spells at Fiorentina and Roma, where he left a lasting impression before moving on to Liverpool. Italian outlets highlighted the unexpected decision of the 34-year-old Egyptian forward to continue his career in Türkiye after nine seasons with the English club.
Corriere dello Sport announced that Salah would restart his career at Trabzonspor and reported that the transfer had been completed following his successful years at Liverpool and his World Cup campaign with Egypt. The newspaper also said Trabzonspor had seen off competition from Besiktas.
La Gazzetta dello Sport focused on the excitement surrounding the transfer, reporting that thousands of supporters had turned out to welcome Salah after he accepted Trabzonspor's offer despite long-standing interest from Besiktas.
Tuttosport highlighted the scale of the reception, reporting that Salah had signed for Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool on a free transfer and was met by a large crowd upon his arrival.
Sportmediaset summed up the reaction with the phrase "Turkish madness," underlining the attention generated by Salah's decision across both Turkish and European football.
Italian news agency ANSA also reported that Salah had arrived in Türkiye and would play for Trabzonspor, noting that he recorded one goal and two assists at the 2026 World Cup.
According to Corriere dello Sport, thousands of supporters followed Salah's private flight from Mykonos to Istanbul online.
After landing in Istanbul, the Egyptian international met Trabzonspor President Ertugrul Dogan before traveling on to Trabzon, where supporters welcomed him with widespread celebrations.
Before formally announcing the transfer, Trabzonspor shared an image of an Egyptian pyramid on social media, building up anticipation around the signing.
Salah is expected to be introduced to supporters during a large ceremony at Papara Park, Trabzonspor's stadium. The Egyptian forward has signed a two-year contract with the club as he begins the next stage of his career in Türkiye.
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