[Official] "We said we're not signing him," they shouted, yet they ended up bringing him in... Trabzonspor signs Salah in a 2-year deal worth '28 billion won' in annual salary

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"How many times do we have to say no?"

They waved their hands strongly, but in the end, they truly brought him in. Turkish powerhouse Trabzonspor has signed world-class striker Mohamed Salah.

Trabzonspor officially announced the signing of Salah on the 6th (Korean time) via its club website and social media channels. The contract duration is two years.

The scale of the deal is enormous. According to sports specialty outlet BeIN Sports, Salah will receive an annual salary of 10 million euros plus a signing bonus of 7 million euros per season. This amounts to a guaranteed total of 17 million euros (approximately 28 billion won) per season. Additional bonuses tied to specific conditions are also included.

The image rights agreement is equally groundbreaking. Twenty percent of the sales revenue from club merchandise sold under the name "Mohamed Salah" will be paid directly to the player. The agent's commission amounts to 5% of the total compensation paid to Salah.

Salah, an Egyptian striker, has long been recognized as one of the world's top players. He has won the English Premier League (EPL) scoring title four times and led Liverpool to two EPL championships. In the 2018–2019 season, he also reached the summit of the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

After his contract with Liverpool expired this summer, Salah sought a new team and has now begun a new chapter at Trabzonspor.

What draws even more attention is the process leading up to the transfer's completion.

According to Turkish local outlet 61 Sata, rumors of Salah's potential move to Trabzonspor were constantly raised recently, but the club repeatedly and strongly denied them on multiple occasions.

Late last month, reports emerged from local media stating that Trabzonspor had reached a principled agreement with Salah for his transfer after Besiktas, where Korean national team striker Oh Hyeon-gyu plays, withdrew from the race to sign him.

In response, Ertugrul Dogan, president of Trabzonspor, personally stepped in to quell the rumors. Do An (Chairman) stated, "We have no connection with Salah. The claims are false," drawing a clear line against the transfer speculation.

Even afterward, Do An (Chairman) strongly denied the rumors again, saying, "How many times do we have to say no? We have no such plans."

However, by August, the situation had completely reversed. 61 Sata reported that Trabzonspor had officially begun negotiations with Salah's agent and even delivered the first formal proposal to the player's side.

Just a few days prior, Trabzonspor had repeatedly denied any transfer rumors, yet it now found itself seated at the negotiation table. The talks quickly progressed, culminating in a two-year contract with Salah and completing a massive acquisition.

Salah has previously been linked with Saudi Arabian clubs, Major League Soccer (MLS) teams in the United States, and Turkish Super Lig clubs. However, Trabzonspor emerged victorious at the end of an intense bidding war.

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