Brazilian midfielder Fabinho has officially signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor, marking a reunion with his former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah. The 32-year-old arrived as a free agent following a three-season stint at Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. According to the Turkish side, Fabinho will earn 4 million euros ($4.66 million) annually, a figure significantly lower than the 17 million euros salary commanded by Salah.
A Decorated Career
Fabinho established himself as a prominent defensive force during his career. He was a pivotal figure in Monaco’s 2017 French league title-winning campaign before moving to Anfield in 2018. During his tenure with Liverpool, he became a cornerstone of Jurgen Klopp’s system, securing the Champions League in 2019, the Premier League in 2020, and the FA Cup in 2022. The report also notes that and will earn 4 million euros ($4.66 million) per year the Black Sea coast club said, a far cry from the 17 million euros they will pay Salah, the 32-year-old was a free agent after three seasons at Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
Current Club Outlook
- Mohamed Salah, who received a hero’s welcome upon his arrival in Trabzon in early August, has already made an impact by scoring twice in his first Turkish league start this past Sunday.
- Trabzonspor, which finished third in the Turkish top-flight last season, is currently preparing for a crucial Europa League playoff match.
- The club is scheduled to face Hungary’s Ferencvaros this Thursday for the second leg of their tie, entering the fixture with a 1-0 deficit.
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