Why did Salah leave Liverpool for Türkiye's fourth-most popular club?

Mohamed Salah’s move from Liverpool to Trabzonspor has drawn a remarkable reception in Türkiye, with thousands of supporters gathering at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport on Wednesday as the Egypt forward arrived to finalize his shock free transfer. The 34-year-old spent nearly a decade at Anfield, signing a lucrative two-year extension less than 18 months ago after which his exit seemed unlikely. Liverpool’s summer scramble is now complicated by Trabzonspor’s surprise announcement Tuesday that they were in talks with Salah. The decision adds urgency to Liverpool’s plans, especially with the transfer window closing.