Mohamed Salah is on his way to Fenerbahçe in a transfer that promises to shake up the European summer market — a move that has already been confirmed by the newly elected president of the Turkish club, Aziz Yildirim. The Egyptian star, a key figure for Liverpool over the past nine years, is preparing to swap Anfield for the legendary Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, in a deal valued at around 90 million euros (£77 million). Yildirim, who won the Fenerbahçe presidential elections, publicly assured that he “will sign” Salah if the football committee deems the signing of the forward urgent.
After an emotional farewell on the final day of the Premier League, Salah leaves an impressive legacy at Liverpool: 257 goals in 442 matches, numbers that place him among the greatest legends in the history of the ‘Reds’. However, the last season fell short of expectations, with only 12 goals in 41 appearances, fueling rumors about a possible departure. Tensions reached a peak in December when Salah was involved in a public disagreement with Arne Slot and the club’s management, increasing speculation that he was living his last season in England. In March, the forward himself confirmed his departure, opening the door to a new chapter in his career.
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The transfer of the Egyptian player to Saudi Arabia seemed the most likely outcome, with several clubs from the Middle East willing to invest fortunes for the player’s signature. However, the Turkish twist surprised the football world. During the Fenerbahçe electoral campaign, Yildirim made it clear: “He asked for a three-year contract and the total cost would be 90 million euros. If it’s an urgent need, we will sign! Our football committee will decide on these matters.” Now, with the electoral victory secured, Yildirim has the green light to proceed with the most high-profile signing in the club’s recent history.
Ertan Torunogullari, former director of football at Fenerbahçe under the presidency of Sadettin Saran, reinforced Salah’s desire to represent the blue and yellows. “He was very interested in coming to Turkey. The meetings we had were extremely positive. We established an understanding on various issues, including salary. If the new administration makes this request, I believe Salah will wear the Fenerbahçe jersey. We would work with great satisfaction in the negotiations,” Torunogullari stated, revealing that discussions had already progressed well before the change in management.
Salah’s departure from Liverpool is also being analyzed by former teammates and experts. Dejan Lovren, who shared the dressing room with the Egyptian at Anfield, believes that the deteriorating relationship with Arne Slot was decisive for the outcome. In statements to the portal WinWin, Lovren explained: “I don’t think it was the management; I think it was just one person, the coach. They didn’t have a good relationship, it’s simple. With Klopp, he had a special bond. They trusted and liked each other, and Mo gave everything on the pitch for Klopp. But with Slot, it was the opposite, everyone knows that. For the last eight or nine years, he has always been at a high level, but last season… Now they will say he also played well in Slot’s first year, but I think that was because he inherited the team. So, it’s sad to see Mo leave like this. I never expected it. Especially having another year on his contract.” The words of the Croatian international shed light on the behind-the-scenes decision regarding Salah.
The impact of this transfer will be seismic both for Fenerbahçe, which seeks to dethrone Galatasaray in Turkish football, and for Liverpool, which loses an irreplaceable offensive reference. For the Istanbul club, Salah’s arrival represents a media and sporting leap, potentially attracting new sponsors, increasing international prestige, and galvanizing a historically demanding fanbase. For the Reds, a vacancy opens up in the attack that will require management to invest heavily to find a worthy replacement, in a context where the Premier League is preparing for a genuine overhaul of squads this summer.
The coming days will be decisive for the official completion of the deal, with Fenerbahçe fans already in a frenzy and Liverpool supporters digesting one of the most significant departures of the decade. Salah, at 31, is now seeking new challenges and the opportunity to become an idol at one of the most emblematic clubs in Turkey. The saga is far from over, but one thing is certain: the 2024 transfer market has just gained an unexpected protagonist.
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