Trabzonspor signs Mohamed Salah amid record ticket sales

Mohamed Salah Trabzonspor Göztepe İsmail Köybaşı Turkish Süper Lig

Trabzonspor has made significant waves in the football world by signing Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah to a two-year contract. The deal includes an annual salary of 17 million euros, plus additional performance bonuses and a 20% share of merchandise sales bearing his name. Following the announcement, Trabzonspor reported a massive surge in commercial interest, including a club record of 18,000 season ticket sales within just three days, generating approximately 550 million Turkish Lira.

Club President Ertuğrul Doğan addressed rumors regarding government funding, clarifying that the transfer is being financed through commercial revenues and supporter engagement. He emphasized that the club aims to reach 25,000 season ticket sales to fully cover the contract costs.

In related sports news, Göztepe defeated Trabzonspor 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Gürsel Aksel Stadium. The match served as a retirement ceremony (jübile) for veteran player İsmail Köybaşı, who has played for both clubs. Köybaşı received emotional tributes from fans and officials, marking his departure from professional football.

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Besiktas · Emre Güral · Ertuğrul Doğan · Fatih Tekke · Göztepe · Ismail Köybaşı · Jason Pettigrove · Liverpool FC · Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş · Mohamed Salah · Paul Onuachu · Trabzonspor

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[● 2 SOURCES] Mohamed Salah signed a two‑year contract with Trabzonspor that expires in summer 2028. tetovasot.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Salah recorded 66 goals and 43 assists in 128 Liverpool matches, with a 56.5% shot‑accuracy and 16.7% conversion rate.
[● 2 SOURCES] Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş expressed disappointment that Mohamed Salah did not join Beşiktaş. tetovasot.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Dogan presented Mohamed Salah in a ceremony that attracted global media attention. tetovasot.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Göktaş wished Salah success at Trabzonspor and said Turkish people love him. tetovasot.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Göktaş said she is a fan of Beşiktaş and would have liked Salah to wear its jersey. tetovasot.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Analyst Jason Pettigrove called the transfer a historic move that could change Turkish football’s international perception.
[● 2 SOURCES] Trabzonspor generated roughly €12 million in revenue from jersey and combo sales in the three days following the transfer.
[● 2 SOURCES] Emre Güral said Mohamed Salah’s arrival will create more scoring opportunities for Paul Onuachu. www.completesports.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Mohamed Salah signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor including a €34 million guaranteed fee, €10 million per season, and a €7 million signing bonus. tetovasot.com · www.eldyar.net
[● 4 SOURCES] Around 20,000 fans gathered at Trabzon Airport to welcome Mohamed Salah. www.yenimesaj.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] Trabzonspor earned roughly $15 million from combo sales after Salah’s arrival. www.yenimesaj.com.tr