The claim that caused a stir: Salah and his family will be Turkish

The claim that caused a stir: Salah and his family will be Turkish

03.11.2026 22:43

A striking claim has been made from his country about Trabzonspor's Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. It has been alleged that the world-famous footballer will be granted Turkish citizenship along with his family and that a state medal will be presented to him at a special ceremony.

A striking claim was made from his country Egypt regarding Süper Lig giant Trabzonspor's Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. 

CLAIM THAT SALAH AND HIS FAMILY WILL BECOME TURKISH

According to a report by Egyptian journalist Mohamed Al-Kaoud, it was claimed that Turkish citizenship would be granted to the 34-year-old world-famous star Mohamed Salah, who plays in Turkey, and his family. 

According to the claim, during a process in which bureaucratic procedures are being carried out swiftly, the Egyptian footballer's wife Magi and his three children, as well as the player himself, will be granted Turkish citizenship. It was further alleged that a magnificent ceremony will be held for the star player, who has become Turkey's sports and tourism ambassador, and that he will be presented with the State Medal of Distinguished Service for his contributions to the international brand value of Turkish football.

NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT YET 

No official statement has yet been made by the club or official authorities regarding these claims, which have dropped like a bombshell onto the agenda.

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