After Salah, another star arrives at Trabzonspor: Former Real Madrid and Liverpool player heading to Turkey
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish club Trabzonspor is reportedly close to signing former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder Fabinho.
- Fabinho previously played with Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, winning the Champions League and Premier League.
- The 32-year-old Brazilian is expected to join Trabzonspor as a free agent after his contract with Saudi club Al-Ittihad ends.
Turkish football club Trabzonspor is reportedly on the verge of securing a significant transfer, aiming to pair former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah with another high-profile player: Brazilian midfielder Fabinho. This potential signing follows Trabzonspor's earlier acquisition of Salah, which was described as one of the club's biggest transfers in history.
Fabinho, 32, has spent the last three seasons with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. Prior to his move to the Middle East, he enjoyed a successful five-year spell at Liverpool. During his time at Anfield, he played alongside Salah, and the pair were instrumental in the team's triumphs, including winning the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League title the following year.
Sources indicate that Fabinho is expected to join Trabzonspor as a free agent once his contract with Al-Ittihad expires. Turkish media reports suggest the transfer is nearing completion, with only medical examinations remaining before a contract can be signed. The Brazilian brings a wealth of experience to the potential deal.
Fabinho began his career at Real Madrid as a right-back before transitioning to a defensive midfield role at Monaco. His exceptional performances in this position earned him a move to Liverpool and led to 36 appearances for the Brazilian national team. His potential arrival at Trabzonspor signals the club's ambition to strengthen its squad with experienced international talent.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.