Salah's Turkish Tilt: What This Means for European Football The news that Mohamed Salah has joined Trabzonspor, a mid tier club from Turkey, rather than one of the more obvious destinations like Saudi Arabia or Major League Soccer (MLS), has sent shockwaves through the football world.
On the surface, it seems like an unusual choice, but scratch beneath and you'll find a telling trend about the changing landscape of European football.
Salah's decision to stay in Europe, despite lucrative offers from across the globe, suggests that the draw of top tier leagues is no longer as absolute as it once was.