Mohamed Salah completes medical in Istanbul ahead of move to Trabzonspor; club confirms he will wear the number 10
Mohamed Salah completes medical in Istanbul ahead of move to Trabzonspor; club confirms he will wear the number 10 jersey for the Turkish Super Lig campaign.
Mohamed Salah has undergone a medical examination in Istanbul ahead of his imminent move to Turkish side Trabzonspor, the club announced on Wednesday. The Egyptian forward, who has represented his country wearing the number 10, will don the same shirt for his new club after previously wearing number 11 at Liverpool. Salah arrived in Istanbul earlier in the day and is scheduled to travel onward to Trabzon later tonight as preparations continue.
Salah completes medical at Acıbadem Maslak hospital
Salah underwent a routine medical at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital in Istanbul as part of formalities ahead of his transfer to Trabzonspor. Medical checks covered standard cardiovascular and musculoskeletal assessments to clear the forward for training and competition. Club officials confirmed the procedure was completed without incident and described it as a final step before registration is processed.
Trabzonspor confirms number 10 shirt
Trabzonspor announced that Mohamed Salah will wear the number 10 jersey, matching his national team number with Egypt. The club highlighted the change from the number 11 shirt he wore at Liverpool, framing the assignment as symbolic of his expected role. Officials and supporters have welcomed the decision, seeing the number 10 as emblematic of creative responsibility in the squad.
Arrival in Istanbul and planned transfer to Trabzon
Salah arrived in Istanbul earlier in the day and received a warm reception from traveling supporters and local fans outside arrival points. Club sources said he will travel north to the city of Trabzon later in the evening, with an expected arrival time scheduled for 20:00 local time. Trabzonspor has planned a formal welcome and logistical arrangements to integrate him into the squad quickly.
Club statement and contract specifics left undisclosed
Trabzonspor issued a brief statement confirming Salah’s medical and his jersey number but did not disclose financial terms or the length of any contract. Representatives for both clubs have been silent on transfer fees, wages, and other commercial details as negotiations conclude and registration paperwork is processed. Media outlets have reported strong interest and rapid agreement, but the club has limited its public comments to procedural confirmations.
Sporting impact for Trabzonspor and the Super Lig
The acquisition of Mohamed Salah is positioned to strengthen Trabzonspor’s attacking options and raise the profile of the club domestically and regionally. Salah’s pace, goal-scoring record and international experience are likely to influence tactical planning and squad rotation decisions. Opponents in the Turkish Super Lig will now prepare to face a forward of established pedigree, and rivals may adjust strategies accordingly.
National team alignment and fan expectations
Assigning Salah the number 10 also aligns his club identity with his role for the Egyptian national team, a point that resonated with supporters across the region. Fans have expressed high expectations for immediate impact in matches and broader commercial and cultural benefits for the club. Local supporters have already mobilised to welcome him, underscoring the player’s drawing power off the pitch as well as on it.
Mohamed Salah’s arrival completes the immediate administrative and medical steps required for his move to Trabzonspor, with public events and integration into training expected to follow once registration is finalised. The club and player will now turn to preparations for his first appearances, while supporters and league observers await confirmation of eligibility and the announcement of his debut.
