03.11.2026 11:00
A striking claim has been made about world-famous Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, whom Trabzonspor added to its squad at the start of the season. It was alleged that the star footballer would acquire Turkish citizenship together with his family and that he would be awarded the State Medal of Superior Service at a grand ceremony.
Egyptian journalist Mohamed Al-Kaoud claimed that 34-year-old Mohamed Salah, who wears a Trabzonspor jersey, will obtain Turkish citizenship. According to the information conveyed by Al-Kaoud, the star footballer's wife and three children will also be accepted for Turkish citizenship.
STATE SUPERIOR SERVICE MEDAL TO BE AWARDED
Al-Kaoud claimed that a grand ceremony will be held for Salah and that the Egyptian footballer will be presented with the State Superior Service Medal. It was claimed that the star footballer will also be deemed worthy of a high-level honor due to his contributions in the fields of sports and tourism in Turkey in a short time.
NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT HAS BEEN MADE YET
Meanwhile, in a report by Masrawy of the Egyptian press, based on Salah's close circle, it was stated that Turkish authorities have not yet made official contact with the footballer regarding citizenship. No statement has yet been made by official authorities or Trabzonspor Club regarding the claims that Mohamed Salah will be granted Turkish citizenship and a state medal.