17.08.2026 18:50
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has described the transfer process of Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. Stating that he explained why Salah should accept this transfer, Doğan emphasized the passion of Trabzonspor and the city towards Salah.
Egyptian world star Mohamed Salah made a splash in the transfer period by joining Trabzonspor, and club president Ertuğrul Doğan made striking statements. Ertuğrul Doğan explained the behind-the-scenes of the Mohamed Salah transfer to Egypt's ON Sport channel.
"WHY SHOULD I ACCEPT THIS TRANSFER?"
Referring to the Salah transfer process, Ertuğrul Doğan said, "Salah asked us, 'Why should I accept this transfer?' I replied to him, 'You have achieved all the great successes. But you will see the love and passion there is for the club and for you in Trabzon.' The city of Trabzon wakes up with Salah's name and sleeps with his name. The transfer process was not as difficult as I expected."
"HE HAD CERTAIN PRINCIPLES"
Continuing his words, Doğan said, "Mr. Ramy and Mohamed Salah were extremely open with us. They had certain principles. We acted on those principles and reached an agreement. From a human perspective, we also made a very good transfer. One of the world's most important footballers, perhaps the most important. From the first day, he created a wonderful atmosphere with his teammates."
"WE WILL VISIT EGYPT"
Addressing the Egyptian people as well, Ertuğrul Doğan said, "We love our Egyptian brothers. We invite our brothers to see Salah, our club, and our city. We will also visit Egypt. Egyptian football fans can rest assured. Salah is entrusted to us; we will take very good care of him."