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Trabzonspor news
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The gist
Trabzonspor lost 1-0 to Ferencvaros in the Europa League playoff first leg. Salah's first start couldn't prevent the home defeat.
Background
Trabzonspor, a Turkish club, finished third in the Super Lig and won the Turkish Cup last season, earning a Europa League playoff spot. They signed Mohamed Salah on a free transfer after his nine seasons at Liverpool, a major coup for the club. The first leg of the playoff against Hungarian side Ferencvaros ended in a 1-0 home defeat, putting them at a disadvantage ahead of the second leg.
How it unfolded
- Aug 6, 2026Trabzonspor held a contract-signing event for Mohamed Salah at Papara Park, attended by thousands of fans.
- Aug 16, 2026Salah made his official debut as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Kasımpaşa in the Turkish league.
- Aug 20, 2026Trabzonspor lost 1-0 to Ferencvaros in the first leg of the Europa League playoff; Salah started and played the full 90 minutes.
- Aug 21, 2026Chibuike Nwaiwu was sent off in added time for violent conduct, ruling him out of the second leg.
- Aug 27, 2026The second leg is scheduled at the Groupama Arena in Budapest.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Trabzonspor president Dogan said the city lives for football and that Salah's arrival brings energy and happiness.
- Analysts
- The Athletic notes that Trabzonspor usually buy low and sell high, but signing Salah is not sensible yet excites fans.
- Public
- Local journalist Hasan Tuncel said Salah's transfer is a turning point for the club and city, showing their football culture to the world.
Still unverified
Fabinho's move to Trabzonspor is based on a verbal agreement reported by Fabrizio Romano and not yet official.