Ídolo of Liverpool slams Salah’s move to Turquia as a step down

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, long‑time Ídolo of the club, expressed disbelief at Mohamed Salah’s move to Turquia, saying the Egyptian striker still deserves a place in one of Europe’s top leagues. The transfer to Trabzonspor has sparked heated debate across Inglaterra.

O Príncipe chegou! Salah empolgou o Trabzonspor, the club announced with fanfare. The transfer continues to reverberate in Inglaterra, keeping the story alive in British football circles.

Pelo ex-defensor, Carragher discussed the move on the Football Ramble podcast, noting he had expected Salah to join a club of greater stature after leaving Liverpool. He described himself as an Ídolo who follows the player’s career closely.

“Turquia me parece um nível muito baixo. Nunca achei que ele iria para a Arábia Saudita, porque ele é bom demais para isso. Sempre pensei que ainda poderia jogar na Serie A. Para mim, ele é melhor do que isso,” he said.

Carragher added that he imagined Salah at Milan or Juventus, but a high salary may have hampered negotiations. He believed a reduced wage demand could have secured a club competing in European competitions.

Trabzonspor officially announced Salah’s signing this week, confirming a two‑season contract. Thousands of supporters greeted him at the stadium, and the club released a Reprodução X image of the celebration.

During his nine seasons at Liverpool, Salah scored 257 goals in 442 appearances, winning two Premier Liga titles, one Champions Liga, and numerous individual awards, cementing his status among the club’s greatest players.