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Friday, August 14, 2026

Mohamed Salah Prepares for Trabzonspor Europa League Debut

Lead:

Egyptian football dominated the sports agenda over the past 48 hours, with transfer activity intensifying across the league's major clubs. Al-Ahly completed signings for midfielder Mahmoud Salah from Ghazl Al-Mahalla and forward Tawfiq Muhammad from Petrojet, while Mohamed Salah continued preparations with Turkish club Trabzonspor ahead of European competition.

The transfer window remained highly active across multiple levels, from elite clubs addressing squad needs to youth development moves abroad. Key squad adjustments, managerial appointments, and competitive preparations shaped the period's major developments.

Top Stories:

  • Al-Ahly completes Mahmoud Salah transfer — The Cairo club finalized the signing of the Ghazl Al-Mahalla midfielder following negotiations with the player and his club. Financial details indicate the player made salary concessions to facilitate the move.
  • Al-Ahly signs Tawfiq Muhammad from Petrojet — The Al-Ahly administration concluded the deal for the forward in a move that generated debate regarding Petrojet's official position on the transfer. The signing was confirmed following contract documentation.
  • Mohamed Salah prepares for Trabzonspor debut — The Egyptian international readies himself for his opening match with the Turkish club in the Europa League qualifying round. Trabzonspor club president Ertuğrul Doğan outlined the recruitment strategy, emphasizing that financial terms alone did not drive the signing.
  • Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet receives praise from Al-Riyadh coach — Argentine manager Mauricio Dolak commended the Egyptian international's quality and mentality, highlighting his capacity to deliver tactical contributions for the Saudi club.
  • Akram Tawfiq returns to Al-Ahly — The midfielder completed his return to the Cairo club during the summer transfer window, expressing satisfaction with rejoining the squad and connecting with supporters.
  • Zamalek defeats Orange 4-0 — The Cairo club secured a decisive victory in preparation matches, with Abdullah Al-Said returning to training as the team builds toward the new season.
  • What to Watch:

    Al-Ahly faces CE Europa in a friendly match in Spain as part of pre-season preparation, while Mohamed Salah's inaugural appearance with Trabzonspor in European competition approaches in the coming days.

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