Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) announced a joint venture with Rönesans Infrastructure on September 14 to develop and operate data centers in Türkiye. The first Ankara campus is designed for more than 22 megawatts of IT capacity. Land, power and permits are secured, early construction has begun, and the first facility is scheduled for completion in 2028.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) has established credible development foundations. The investment question is whether those foundations can support attractive returns once construction spending, customer contracts, and operating costs enter the calculation.
For Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR), securing land, electricity and permits reduces uncertainty around whether development can proceed. That matters because customer interest has limited commercial value when a developer cannot offer a credible delivery schedule. Construction progress can make discussions with prospective tenants more concrete.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) also combines its global customer relationships and operating experience with Rönesans Infrastructure's local development and construction capabilities. The potential benefit is practical: a partner familiar with local execution can help deliver the buildings, while an established data-center operator can help attract customers and manage their deployments.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) is entering through a venture that also plans an additional Istanbul facility. A presence in both cities could appeal to customers seeking multiple locations for resilience and connectivity. Success in Ankara could therefore create a commercial foundation for further expansion, provided demand supports additional investment.

#digital #construction #development #venture

Roma open the Champions League campaign with a creditable 1-1 draw away to Fenerbahce, as Bryan Cristante's opener was cancelled out by Archie Brown.
The Giallorossi returned to the tournament after seven years and coming off three consecutive Serie A victories. Only Lorenzo Pellegrini was still out of action. Devyne Rensch was back, with Donyell Malen, Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé.
Fenerbahce's last Champions League proper game was 18 years ago, but Matteo Guendouzi was suspended after insulting French fans during the fiery play-off with Lyon. Jayden Oosterwolde and Marco Asensio were injured, with ex-Serie A players Milan Skriniar, Romelu Lukaku and Mert Muldur in the squad, plus Mason Greenwood, who chose the Turkish side over Roma this summer.
See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: A TIFO of Frankenstein's Monster is displayed by fans as players of AS Roma line up before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)

#league

Aston Villa begin their 2026-27 Champions League campaign at Club Brugge on Tuesday, returning to continental football for the first time since winning the Europa League in Istanbul four months ago.
The Belgian champions, who have reached the knockout stage in each of their last three European campaigns, provide an early test for a Villa squad still adjusting to a heavy summer rebuild.
Tuesday's meeting is the fourth between these clubs in two years. Brugge won the earlier league-phase fixture 1-0 in Belgium during 2024-25, but Villa gained revenge in the round of 16, winning 6-1 on aggregate courtesy of a 3-1 victory in Bruges followed by a 3-0 win at Villa Park.
Both clubs sold key players for significant fees over the summer, with Villa losing Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa and Emiliano Martínez; Brugge have adapted more quickly, sitting second in the Belgian Pro League after four wins from five matches, while Villa have collected only a single point from their opening three Premier League games and remain without a league goal this season.
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026

#four #three #summer

It is a new era - but Aston Villa have been here before.
No goals in their first three Premier League games, with one shot on target, has followed a summer of change.
They open their second Champions League campaign under Unai Emery at Club Brugge on Tuesday aiming to ignite the season.
Villa took five games to score their first top-flight goal last season before ending the campaign triumphant, winning the Europa League in Istanbul.
Since then, six of the starting XI from that victory have departed Villa Park, leaving them rebuilding their forward line.

#league #premier

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey is not backing away from the West as it seeks deeper ties with the East, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday as he headed back from a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
The conference in Kyrgyzstan saw Erdogan hold a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at which they discussed further nuclear cooperation.
In comments made to journalists aboard the presidential plane, Erdogan reiterated Turkey's goal of becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, or SCO, whose ten current members include Russia, China, India and Iran.
"I would also like to particularly emphasize that Turkey's membership perspective in the organization does not mean a break from a bloc or turning our backs on the West," the president said.
Turning to the war in Ukraine, during which Ankara has maintained friendly relations with both Moscow and Kyiv, Erdogan said it was his and Putin's "expectation … that the war between Russia and Ukraine ends peacefully as soon as possible."

#istanbul

ISTANBUL (AP) — Mattéo Guendouzi and Mason Greenwood have been charged by UEFA over alleged provocations of Lyon fans at a Champions League qualifying playoff, their club Fenerbahce said Thursday.
Both players have played for Lyon's French rival Marseille and were seen making offensive gestures last week. Fenerbahce won 2-1 in the second leg at Lyon to advance to the Champions League main phase for the first time in 18 years.
Guendouzi raised his middle finger to Lyon fans during the warmup and after the game and shouted "Allez l'OM" ("Go Marseille"), also grabbing his crotch, in wild post-match scenes. He said Lyon fans insulted his family before and during the game.
It was unclear if UEFA's disciplinary judges will sanction the players before Fenerbahce opens the Champions League main phase next Thursday, hosting Roma. Fenerbahce's second game is at Aston Villa on Oct. 14.
Fenerbahce did not specify the charges against Guendouzi and Greenwood though it said it will "protect the rights and interests" of them and the club.

#fenerbahce #league #fans #game

RB Leipzig defender El-Chadaille Bitshiabu is on the verge of completing a transfer to Galatasaray on loan.
The 21-year-old arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday and was photographed at the airport wearing a Galatasaray jersey.
The summer transfer window closed in Germany on Tuesday, but in Turkey it remains open until Friday.
"I had a long and arduous journey, but now I've arrived in Istanbul. I'm so happy to be here," he said. Several other loan negotiations had fallen through before the agreement with Galatasaray.
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jean-Mattéo Bahoya moved to Leeds United on loan until mid-2027. The deal includes a mandatory buyout clause.

#loan #transfer

After making a strong impression in Ligue 1 and Serie A, Rafael Leão is leaving Europe's top five leagues to move to Turkey.
The now former AC Milan winger has signed for Galatasaray for a transfer fee estimated at €38 million, according to the Istanbul club's statement. The Rossoneri are also said to have secured a 20% sell-on clause.
Long expected to join the Premier League, particularly Aston Villa, Leão was ultimately won over by Galatasaray's sporting and financial arguments.
Voted Serie A's best player in 2022, the Portuguese dribbling specialist joins the growing list of stars who have chosen to move to the Süper Lig this year, including N'Golo Kanté, Romelu Lukaku, Mohamed Salah, Leandro Trossard, and Dušan Vlahović.
Leão leaves AC Milan behind with a mixed legacy: that of a dynamic and likeable forward, but one too often plagued by inconsistency.

#turkey #galatasaray #istanbul

Rafael Leao is flying out to Istanbul to undergo his medical tests with Galatasaray: 'Thanks for everything, ' he said before leaving. ' I've felt at home since day one.'
Portuguese winger Leao is ready to join Galatasaray. Last night, he was at San Siro for Milan's 2-0 loss against Venezia, but was not available and spoke to journalists after the final whistle.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan shoots against Moises Caicedo of Chelsea FC during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images)
A few hours later, he packed his luggage and prepared for his trip to Turkey, where he'll join Galatasaray on a permanent deal exceeding €45m.
"I wanted to be on the field, say goodbye to the fans and feel their energy, but it wasn't possible," he told reporters.

#galatasaray

The 29-year-old is available on a free transfer following his departure from Spurs, potentially making him an attractive option for the Hoops as they ***** s their midfield options.
Bissouma brings significant Premier League experience and is renowned for his ability to regain possession and carry the ball through pressure.
Those qualities could appeal to Celtic following their disastrous Champions League exit against LASK, when O'Neill's side struggled to impose themselves in midfield during their collapse in Austria.
However, Celtic would face competition for the Mali international.
Journalist Lassana Camara reports that the Hoops are closely following Bissouma's situation, with Ajax and İstanbul Başakşehir also showing interest.

#celtic #midfield

The cold shower.
On a mission to qualify for the Champions League, OL are enduring a nightmare start against Fenerbahçe.
Fonseca's men, who had secured a draw in the first leg in Turkey, were no doubt hoping to put the Istanbul side under pressure at home.
Nothing has gone as planned.
After half an hour, Lyon are trailing 2-0.

#turkey #istanbul #shower

Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli.
The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans.
Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier this summer, but the Brazilian would not consider a move to Istanbul, despite **** nal receiving a 45m euro (£38.54m) bid.
As reported by BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, Al-Hilal have communicated that they are willing to bid higher than Galatasaray's offer.
Martinelli made 53 appearances last season, scoring 11 goals, but he was left out of the squad for the champions Premier League opener against Coventry City on Friday.

#league #Brazil

Mohamed Salah ‌‌opened his account in the Turkish ⁠⁠Super Lig ⁠⁠with a double as Trabzonspor beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 to clinch their first win ⁠⁠of the season.
Salah, who joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool ⁠⁠following a trophy-laden nine-year spell, also had two goals disallowed in a standout performance on Sunday.
Making his first league start after appearing as a substitute in Trabzonspor's ‌‌season opener, Salah put his side ahead in the eighth minute, capitalising after Basaksehir goalkeeper Muhammed Sengezer failed to hold on to the ball.
Basaksehir's Eldor Shomurodov equalised from the penalty spot in the 19th minute, but Salah restored ⁠⁠Trabzonspor's lead three minutes into the ⁠⁠second half, bursting down the right, exchanging passes with Ernest Muci and slotting the ball into the far corner.
The 34-year-old ⁠⁠winger had a stoppage-time effort chalked off for a foul in ⁠⁠the build-up and another ruled ⁠⁠out for offside when he found the empty net from long range with the goalkeeper upfield for a corner.

#salah #trabzonspor #basaksehir #minute

ISTANBUL (AP) — Israel did not warn the United States before it struck an air base in northern Syria this week, despite fears of an escalation with the U.S. and NATO ally Turkey, the U.S. special envoy to Syria said.
Israel usually closely coordinates its military actions with the U.S., its key backer. Washington has tried to use this influence to moderate attacks as Israel carries out operations in Syria, Gaza and Lebanon.
Tom Barrack, who also serves as ambassador to Turkey, said the attack on Tuesday on the Abu Duhur base could have been Israel "baiting the Turks … that was the serious and worrying part."
However, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz contradicted the U.S. envoy's remarks about there being no warning, saying in a statement that Israel decided to alert senior members of the Syrian government. "Simultaneously, we transferred the intelligence reports to the relevant authorities in the U.S.," Katz added.
In the wake of the strikes, which caused damage but no casualties, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the base was attacked because Syria was "on the verge of breaching" an agreement by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.

#syria

No player has scored more goals on the first matchday of a Premier League season than Mohamed Salah for Liverpool.
But when the Reds begin their 2026-27 campaign under Andoni Iraola at Newcastle on Sunday (kick-off 16:30 BST) , Salah will be playing for Trabzonspor against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Turkish Super Lig, some 2,100 miles away.
It will be the first time since 2015 that Liverpool will start a season without any of Salah, Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino in their squad.
Between 2015 and 2026, that trio scored a combined 488 goals (Salah 257, Mane 120, Firmino 111) for the Reds.
Salah netted 10 of those goals on the opening matchday - a Premier League record.

#Liverpool #reds #first

A Turkish content creator and former volleyball player, Ceyda Yakova, has tragically passed away in a motorcycle crash near the road in Şile, outside of Istanbul. She was 22.
According to Univision, Ceyda Yakova was alone when she lost control of her motorcycle and crashed into a roadside traffic sign. As a result, she suffered severe injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where she passed away shortly after.
Eyewitnesses said she lost control when her rear wheel slipped during a high-speed turn. It was later revealed that Yakova had parked her motorcycle on the roadside for a short rest before the crash.
The family said they saw footage of the accident. Ceyda's father, Cem Yakova, said it was a relatively gentle bend rather than a steep one, and the motorcycle was moving around 100 kilometers per hour when the wheel hit gravel, causing it to veer suddenly as his daughter collided with the pole. His wife, Melek Yakova, said she did not consider her daughter guilty.
Yakova was buried in the Ayazağa cemetery, close to the Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa mosque, on August 18.

#motorcycle #ceyda

Aston Villa's European heroes are already part of history.
They ended a 30-year wait for a trophy by lifting the Europa League in May against Freiburg but the club could have sold six of the starting XI by the end of the transfer window.
Ezri Konsa's imminent £51m departure to ****** nal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.
Istanbul goalscorers Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers left last month, Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea a record for an English player.
Lucas Digne was sold to Paris St-Germain and Villa must also find a solution for goalkeeper Emi Martinez after his failed move to Juventus and the signing of his replacement - Zion Suzuki.

#move #aston #europa #league

Kevin De Bruyne is Manchester City's greatest ever player. Erling Haaland will hoover up the club's goalscoring records; or those he does not already possess, anyway. Bernardo Silva made the most appearances of anyone for City in the last four decades, the most under Pep Guardiola and felt the manager's favourite.
And yet perhaps the Barcelona-bound Rodri was the definitive player of Guardiola's time at the Etihad Stadium. It helped, of course, that he scored the most momentous goal, the one that finally made City champions of Europe. Rodri against Inter in Istanbul: few supporters will ever need an explanation of that.
Rodri bids farewell to Manchester City after a talismanic spell at the club (PA)
Rodri was a colossal figure but also a symbolic one. Guardiola's football stemmed from the midfield and Rodri was the controller supreme, with a pass completion rate forever in the nineties and an ability to win the ball back. He was simultaneously a constructive and destructive presence. He played in Guardiola's old position; yet he smashed through the glass ceiling for defensive midfielders.
None had won the Ballon d'Or, arguably, since Josef Masopust in 1962. Rodri did. None had ever won the World Cup's Golden Ball. Rodri did. He arrived at the Etihad Stadium with the suspicion he may have been overpriced, having to adapt from Diego Simeone's football to Guardiola's, at the end of a long search for Fernandinho's successor which had taken in midfielders as different – from each other as from him – as Fred and Jorginho.

#player

As expected, former Juventus and Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic is travelling to Istanbul to sign for Besiktas as a free agent, reuniting with coach Vincenzo Italiano.
The centre-forward was out of contract since his agreement with Juve was allowed to expire on June 30.
He had been hoping for another Serie A switch to Napoli or Milan, with an eye on potential Premier League interest from ******* nal and Chelsea, plus Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in LaLiga.
However, none of them were willing to meet his wage demands, so he relented and accepted the offer from Besiktas.
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 09: Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus FC celebrates the opening goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

#vlahovic #serie #vincenzo

Romelu Lukaku has officially been sold to Fenerbahce by Napoli for a reported cost of €6m plus add-ons, flying out this evening to Istanbul.
The deal had been done earlier this week and it is reported he underwent medical tests in Belgium, which is where he remained following the 2026 World Cup campaign.
He is therefore flying directly to Istanbul from Brussels, without going back to Italy or Naples.
VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Romelu Lukaku of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his team second goal during the Serie A match between ****** as Verona FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 28, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
The sale was confirmed by statements on both the Napoli and Fenerbahce websites this evening.

#italy #fenerbahce #istanbul

Unai Emery is the king of the Europa League.
He won a fifth ****** le with Aston Villa in May - their win over Freiburg in Istanbul ending a 30-year trophy drought - but the Super Cup has eluded him.
On Wednesday in Salzburg Emery tries for a fourth time to win the competition, when Villa face Champions League winners Paris St-Germain.
Last season Emery declared he wanted to seal third place in the Premier League because he had not achieved it with Villa.
Finishing fourth was not a failure but it will have rankled with perfectionist Emery.

#freiburg

For months, Dušan Vlahović's career has been all but speculation.
After a will-they-won't-they phase with Juventus, it was finally confirmed that the Serbian would leave Turin, only to be plunged into the next phase of uncertainty.
Now, that is drawing to a close. As confirmed by TUTTOmercatoWEB, the 26-year-old has agreed a three-year deal with Beşiktaş.
In İstanbul, he is set to team up with Vincenzo Italiano again, with whom he achieved breakthrough success at Fiorentina that prompted Juve to splurge €75 million to bring him to Allianz Arena.
As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Vlahović is set to earn a net annual salary of €8 million per year at Beşiktaş plus add-ons, including a sign-on bonus ranging between €15 and €20 million.

#vlahovi #confirmed #ikta #juventus

Reports from various sources in Italy claim that Turkish giants Fenerbahce have reached an agreement over a transfer fee for Napoli centre-forward Romelu Lukaku.
According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Gianluca Di Marzio and various others, Napoli have agreed to sell Lukaku to Fenerbahce at a fee of €6m plus bonuses.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 01: Romelu Lukaku #9 of Belgium reacts after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Lukaku originally joined Napoli at a cost of €30m plus bonuses from Chelsea in the summer of 2024, going on to help the Partenopei towards the Serie A **** le at the end of that season. He is now into the final 12 months of the three-year contract that he signed in the summer of 2024 and is no longer a guaranteed starter at the Stadio Maradona following last summer's signing of Rasmus Hojlund.
According to reports from Sky, the Belgian has already passed part of his medical examinations with Fenerbahce and is now expected to fly over to Istanbul in the near future.

#lukaku #napoli

Mikel Arteta is at the Emirates Stadium with the Gunners. Galatasaray are actively preparing contingency plans in the transfer market, with ***** nal winger Gabriel Martinelli emerging as their top alternative should the Turkish champions fail to land AC Milan star Rafael Leao, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
The Istanbul club have made signing a marquee left-sided attacker a central priority for manager Okan Buruk this summer. While Galatasaray remain firmly in the race for Leao, negotiations have become increasingly complex due to intense competition from rivals Fenerbahce and AC Milan's strict €50m valuation.
Martinelli, who is a 'real threat in front of goal', has moved to the top of Galatasaray's shortlist as a high-calibre alternative. The Brazil international faces an uncertain future in North London, with ***** nal seeking a marquee left winger.
Galatasaray intermediaries have begun preliminary enquiries regarding Martinelli's willingness to move to Super Lig football. While ***** nal are not actively pushing the winger out, the club's hierarchy could be open to substantial offers.
For Galatasaray, convincing a player of Martinelli's pedigree would represent a major coup. The Turkish champions can offer guaranteed regular minutes, a starring role in their domestic ***** le defence, and Champions League football—factors that could appeal to the Brazilian as he looks to safeguard his place in the national team.

#turkish

Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Mohamed Salah as the Egypt captain was mobbed by fans on his arrival in Turkey.
Hundreds of fans gathered outside Ataturk Airport in Istanbul on Wednesday as Salah emerged wearing Trabzonspor colours before engaging with the excited crowd.
The 34-year-old forward left Liverpool at the end of last season after nine years on Merseyside, scoring 257 goals.
It is unclear what Salah will earn at Trabzonspor, but as he is a free agent, the Super Lig club will have been able to commit more of their budget towards Salah's wages.
Salah, who has scored 50 Champions League goals, will play European football with Trabzonspor next season after they finished third, eight points behind champions Galatasaray.

#champions #fans #mohamed

Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side.
Hundreds of fans were on hand to greet the former Liverpool forward at Ataturk Airport after the club announced on Tuesday evening that he would travel to Trabzon via Istanbul.
In a video posted on the club's social media accounts, Salah said: "Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you. See you very soon."
The 34-year-old is a free agent after leaving Liverpool this summer following nine years at the club, where he scored 257 times in 442 appearances and won two Premier League ***** les and the Champions League.
Salah has been linked with several clubs this summer, and had received an offer from Trabzonspor's Super Lig rivals Besiktas.

#istanbul #super

Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract.
"Salah mode: ON," Trabzonspor posted on social media alongside photos of the 34-year-old Egyptian aboard a private jet wearing the team's blue and maroon home shirt.
The club from Turkey's northeast announced on Tuesday that they had begun "negotiations" with Salah, who left Liverpool after nine seasons and as many trophies with the Reds.
He landed at around 0900 GMT in Istanbul, where he was greeted by hundreds of ecstatic supporters, AFP journalists reported.
"I'm here straight after my night shift, and now for Mohamed Salah, I am ready to spend another sleepless night," Trabzonspor supporter Abdul Kerim Yervan told AFP.

#night

Mohamed Salah's next move now appears settled, with Trabzonspor effectively confirming the arrival of the former Liverpool forward after days of growing expectation. As first reported and discussed by Liverpool.com, the Turkish side have moved into the open, releasing travel details before any formal unveiling.
For a player of Salah's stature, the process has been unusually public. Yet the message from Trabzonspor leaves very little room for doubt. Addressing supporters directly, the club said: "Professional footballer Mohamed Salah, with whom we have begun transfer negotiations, will be at Istanbul Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal at 12:00 on Wednesday, August 5 (tomorrow)." It added: "The player is scheduled to arrive in Trabzon on the same day in the evening hours. The time and other details regarding the welcome program in Trabzon will be shared with the public through our club's official communication channels during the day."
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The wording stops short of a final contract announcement, though in practical terms this is as close to confirmation as it gets. Trabzonspor had already posted that discussions were under way and then followed that with a teaser carrying Egyptian imagery, signalling clearly where the story was heading.
Salah has been a free agent since leaving Liverpool earlier this summer after waiving the final year of his deal. Since then, there has been no shortage of interest or noise around the market. Saudi Arabia remained an obvious talking point because of long-running admiration, while Major League Soccer was mentioned in some quarters as another possible route.

#since #player #public

Mohamed Salah's next move appears to be taking shape quickly, with BBC Sport reporting that Trabzonspor have begun negotiations to sign the former Liverpool forward. The Egypt international left Anfield at the end of last season and is now in discussions over a free transfer to the Turkish club.
Trabzonspor have moved publicly and decisively, confirming that Salah is due in Istanbul on Wednesday. In their statement, the club said: "The player is planned to reach Trabzon in the evening of the same day." They added: "The time and other details regarding the welcome program in Trabzon will be shared with the public through our club's official communication channels during the day."
For a player of Salah's stature, the speed and clarity of the update is striking. Clubs often keep negotiations private until the final stages, so Trabzonspor's communication suggests confidence that this deal is advancing well. Salah, now 34, remains one of the most decorated forwards of the modern era and would represent a statement signing for any side in the Turkish Super Lig.
Photo: IMAGO
Trabzonspor, known as the Black Sea Storm, carry significant domestic pedigree. Their most recent league ****** le came in 2022, ending a 38-year wait, and their history places them among a select group of clubs to have won the Turkish top flight. Bringing in Salah would elevate their profile even further, both competitively and commercially.

#turkish #salah #statement #communication

Mo Salah is closing in on a move to Trabzonspor, with the Turkish club fending off interest from teams in Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer to secure the services of the Liverpool legend.
The 34-year-old won the UEFA Champions League and two Premier League crowns during nine seasons on Merseyside, announcing in March 2026 that he would be leaving the club after this season. A number of teams around the world hoped to bring the Egypt star in on a free transfer, but it is Trabzonspor that looks set to win the race.
The club announced it is in negotiations with the player, as is required by Turkish law and generally indicates a signing is all but complete. It also posted a teaser video on social media and let fans know when Salah is expected to touch down at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport before connecting and heading for the northeast Turkey city off the Black Sea.
Before joining Liverpool, Salah had stops with FC Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina and Roma. He has long been the star player on Egypt's national team, though the African Cup of Nations has eluded the Pharaohs during his tenure.
Now, it looks like he will close out his career in Turkey - or at least spend the next few seasons with Trabzonspor.

#league #Liverpool #star