Mohamed Salah sends first message to Trabzonspor fans after arriving in Turkey

Mohamed Salah has sent his first message to Trabzonspor supporters after arriving in Turkey to complete his proposed move to the Turkish club.

The Egypt international reached the country on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, ahead of finalising the transfer. He was pictured wearing a Trabzonspor shirt for the first time while on the plane shortly after arriving in Turkey.

Salah addressed the club’s fans directly, saying: “Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you, and I will see you for the first time”.

His message came as anticipation built around his arrival in Trabzon, where he is expected to undergo a medical before signing his contract with the club.

Trabzonspor had earlier published details of the player’s journey through its official channels. In its announcement, the club said: “Mohamed Salah will arrive at the general aviation terminal at Istanbul Ataturk Airport at exactly 12 noon on Wednesday. The player is scheduled to arrive in Trabzon on the same day in the evening, and the time of his arrival and details of the reception programme in Trabzon will be announced through the club’s official channels”.

The club’s statement indicated that Salah would travel onwards to Trabzon later on Wednesday, where supporters are expected to welcome him before the formal stages of his move are completed.

Once his medical examination has taken place, Salah will sign the documents confirming his move to Trabzonspor. The proposed agreement will run for two seasons.

The 17 million euros Salah is due to receive is understood to be his salary for each season. His contract will also include additional clauses and bonuses, although the source article does not provide further details about those terms.

Salah’s appearance in a Trabzonspor shirt on the journey to Turkey marked the first public indication of his association with the club. His message to supporters was also his first communication with Trabzonspor fans since arriving to complete the transfer.

The club’s reception plans, including details of the player’s arrival in Trabzon, are due to be communicated through its official media outlets.

The report was published by FilGoal at 11:31 on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.