Mohamed Salah has openly discussed his dream of playing for Trabzonspor and his belief in the club's project. The Egyptian star told Goal.com in an interview that he wants to contribute to the Black Sea club's trophy ambitions.
The club currently sits 11th in the Süper Lig with 4 points from 3 matches. Trailing leaders Galatasaray by 6 points, the team's early season form reads one win, one draw, and one loss. Salah's potential impact could quickly change the picture visible on the club's standings page.
What is Salah's Trabzonspor dream?
Mohamed Salah stated that Trabzonspor's winning mentality and European trophy ambition attracted him. He also highlighted the club president's role in the transfer process as significant. Salah said, "motivation and ambition had been the two most important factors in his football career." He believes both elements are present at Trabzonspor.
The welcome he received at the airport and stadium upon arriving in Trabzon deeply moved him. He ranked the affection shown by fans before he had even played a single match for the club among the most touching moments of his career. Former Liverpool teammate Dominik Szoboszlai was among those who contacted him after seeing the reception.
How would playing against Liverpool feel?
He admitted that facing his former club in a Trabzonspor shirt would be emotionally difficult after a nine-year bond. Salah said memories and connections remain strong, indicating such a fixture would hold special meaning for him. He would prepare for these significant matches alongside the players listed on the team's squad page.
Who were Salah's key supporters in his career?
He recalled taking four buses to training in his early football days. His mother initially opposed his football career due to safety concerns, while his father supported him from the start. Salah revealed the nearly 20-year unchanged ritual of calling his mother before every match.
He emphasized that one of his biggest dreams upon leaving Egypt was to achieve something no Egyptian player had done before. What he misses most about his homeland is not the food, but the atmosphere.
What is his message to Trabzonspor fans?
Salah urged fans to support the team throughout the season. He reiterated his desire to win silverware with them, including a European title, and challenge for the league. He highlighted the importance of fan support as the team navigates a period with 4 goals scored and 4 conceded, resulting in a zero goal difference.
Trabzonspor's next fixture is against 6th-placed Kocaelispor at home on December 20, 2026. Details of this important match can be found on the team's fixtures page.
