Mohamed Salah Scores Twice on Trabzonspor Debut in 2-1 Win Over Basaksehir

Mohamed Salah joined Trabzonspor in early August 2026 after a celebrated nine-year spell at Liverpool, where he scored 257 goals, according to BBC Football. The club's president, Ertugrul Dogan, told the BBC that passionate support from fans played a big part in convincing Salah to move. Salah arrived with high expectations and a reported annual salary of €17 million, as reported by BBC Football.

Ahead of his league debut, Salah made his first start for Trabzonspor in a UEFA Europa League play-off against Frencvaros at Papara Park, Anadolu Ajansı reported. Excitement among fans was clear, with the club even flying in a young Liverpool supporter to witness Salah's first home match, according to Telegraaf.

On August 23, 2026, Salah made his Turkish Super Lig debut for Trabzonspor against Istanbul Basaksehir. The match was held at Papara Park and drew a full crowd, Anadolu Ajansı reported. Trabzonspor had not yet won in the league this season, so there was pressure to start strong.

Salah scored the opening goal after a mistake by Basaksehir's goalkeeper. His second goal followed a well-worked move that highlighted his ability to link up with his new teammates, according to Ta Nea. He nearly added two more goals, but both were ruled out. Anadolu Ajansı noted that Trabzonspor conceded a penalty, marking their second match in a row with a penalty against them, but ultimately held on for a 2-1 win.

The victory gave Trabzonspor their first three points of the season, bringing their total to four. Salah's performance drew praise from club officials and fans, with the president expressing frustration only at the disallowed hat-trick goal, Al Jazeera reported.

L'Équipe pointed out that this was the best goal-scoring debut for a Trabzonspor player in the last five seasons.

Salah's arrival has already had a significant impact on Trabzonspor, both on and off the pitch. The team secured their first win of the season thanks to his goals, and optimism is rising among supporters. Salah's strong debut suggests he could play a central role as the club looks to compete in the league and the Europa League.

With four points from their opening matches, Trabzonspor have built early momentum. Salah's integration seems smooth, with his performances living up to fan expectations so far.

Attention now turns to Trabzonspor's upcoming fixtures in both the Turkish Super Lig and the Europa League play-offs. Fans and club officials will be watching to see if Salah can maintain his scoring form and help the club pursue further success in both domestic and European competitions.