Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor is farcical, rage-inducing and a betrayal of himself - given what the Egyptian has said previously

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Mohamed Salah's decision to transfer to Turkey at 34 is, put bluntly, a betrayal of his own talentMerely eight months ago, Mohamed Salah was benched for three consecutive matches by struggling Liverpool manager Arne Slot. (Image credit: Getty Images)Salah ended the 2025/26 season with 29 goal contributions across the Premier League, Champions League, Africa Cup of Nations, and the World Cup. The Egyptian proved his talent on the largest of stages at the 2026 World Cup. Upon his return to Liverpool, Salah's output dropped, as the mental and physical load of carrying his domestic and international sides finally took its toll. The narrative that Salah is 'finished' is even being perpetuated by Liverpool fans, and this transfer decision has, incorrectly, vindicated it.