Liverpool F.C. Legend Jamie Carragher has expressed his disappointment over Mohamed Salah's decision to join Trabzonspor. The Egyptian's move to the Turkish side has been met with a hero's welcome, but Carragher believes Salah is too good for the league.
Salah was given a hero's welcome at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul and later at Trabzon Airport, where he will be officially unveiled on Thursday evening. The 34-year-old has ended up in the north of Turkey, where he will play for Trabzonspor, who finished third in the Super Lig last season.
Why it matters for Liverpool F.C.
Carragher feels that Salah's skills are being wasted in the Turkish league, citing his ability to play at a high level in top European leagues. The Liverpool F.C. Legend believes that Salah should have stayed in a top European league after leaving the Reds.
Salah will now start a new stage of his career, having scored 257 goals in 442 appearances for Liverpool F.C. Over nine years. He won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups during his time at Anfield.
Liverpool F.C.'s current form
The Reds are currently 25 points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race, with a league standing of 5th place, 60 points, 17 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses from 38 games. They have scored 63 goals and conceded 53 this season, with a +10 goal difference.
Why it matters for Mohamed Salah
Carragher believes that Salah's wages were a barrier for interested clubs, but he thought the Egyptian might have curbed his demands to join a better club. The Liverpool F.C. Legend feels that Salah is too good for Trabzonspor and should have stayed in a top European league.
Salah will now play for Trabzonspor, who have Manchester United loanee Andre Onana in goal. The Turkish side last won the title in 2022 and will play in the Europa League next season. They have won the race to sign Salah, who will be officially unveiled on Thursday evening, having already been given a seismic welcome by thousands of fans at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul and later at Trabzon Airport.
