Osimhen still Turkey’s highest paid player

Victor Osimhen continues to hold the title of Turkey's highest-paid footballer, even after Mohamed Salah's high-profile transfer to Trabzonspor. Osimhen's combined earnings at Galatasaray amount to €21 million annually, comfortably exceeding Salah's guaranteed salary of €17 million net per season at Trabzonspor.

Salah, who joined Trabzonspor on a two-year deal until the summer of 2028, commands a significant base wage. However, Osimhen's contract, extending until June 2029, includes additional components. These comprise a €1 million annual loyalty bonus and a €5 million image-rights payment each season, elevating his total guaranteed package. This structure ensures Osimhen retains a higher overall guaranteed income compared to Salah's fixed wage.

A unique aspect of Salah's deal is a clause that grants him twenty percent of revenue generated from official Trabzonspor merchandise featuring his name. For Salah to surpass Osimhen in total earnings, this merchandise clause would need to generate over €20 million annually. This would represent an extraordinary commercial achievement for Trabzonspor, given its smaller global fanbase compared to Galatasaray, despite Salah's immense popularity.

Trabzonspor secured Salah's signature after fending off competition from Beşiktaş and interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad. The club president had maintained a cautious public stance regarding the deal's finalization, a common practice among Turkish clubs before official announcements.