Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor
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- Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor.
- Salah will reportedly earn 17 million euros per season, plus a 20% share of merchandise sales under his name and conditional bonuses.
- The transfer details were announced by the Turkish club on Thursday.
Egyptian star forward Mohamed Salah has officially signed a two-year deal with Turkish club Trabzonspor, the team announced Thursday. The move brings the prolific goalscorer to the Turkish Super Lig.
Salah's new contract is reportedly lucrative, with the Egyptian international set to receive an annual salary of 17 million euros. In addition to his playing wages, the deal includes a 20% share of all merchandise sold bearing his name. Conditional bonuses are also part of the agreement, potentially increasing his earnings further each season.
The Turkish club made the announcement via a statement to the Turkish stock exchange, confirming the financial terms and duration of Salah's contract. The club did not disclose further details regarding the transfer fee, if any, from his previous club.
Salah's arrival is expected to be a significant boost for Trabzonspor, who will be looking to leverage his star power and on-field talent in the upcoming seasons. The club aims to compete at the top of the league with this high-profile acquisition.
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