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title: "Liverpool legend reveals surprise at Mohamed Salah destination"
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published: "2026-08-06T15:50:55Z"
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# Liverpool legend reveals surprise at Mohamed Salah destination

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has shared his surprise at Mohamed’s transfer to Trabzonspor.

Speaking on the [Football Ramble](https://youtu.be/LPGIvBUj0V0?is=nuFDbH5h4qCfv8n4) podcast, Carragher was speaking on the deal signed by Salah.

Carragher reflected saying, “I never believed he was going to Saudi.” Heading to the Saudi Pro League had been seen as a very viable option for Salah, who had been offered a record-breaking deal from Saudi during the 2024/25 season, when the winger was at the end of his previous contract with Liverpool.

## Where did Carragher think Salah was suited?

Carragher thought Salah is too good for Turkey stating, “Number one he’s too good for that… I think he could be playing in Serie A… Turkey for me feels like a level too low.”

He later added, “I was convinced he would end up at like an AC Milan or a Juventus, (but) maybe his wages were a problem.”

“I thought he would still want to play at a more prestigious club.”

“His wage demands have obviously put people off but I thought he would have curbed those demands to get a better club.”

“Turkey to me just feels like, I just think he’s better than that.”

https://twitter.com/FootballRamble/status/2084997673870930303/video/1?s=46

Salah has seen a very warm welcome from Trabzonspor fans and will be competing in the Europa League this season.

> Absolute scenes for Salah 🔥🤯 [pic.twitter.com/Yso8wbnPXn](https://t.co/Yso8wbnPXn)
>
> — TheEuropeanLad (@ThaEuropeanLad) [August 5, 2026](https://x.com/ThaEuropeanLad/status/2085091558844424228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

ReadLiverpoolFC reacts:

When I first heard the name Trabszonpor linked I have to admit I was a bit surprised too. The quietness in the media made me think that Salah was waiting for a big offer from somewhere like Saudi or from a big club in Europe to clear some space in their squad through sales to free up budget for a signing like Salah.