Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen continues to be Turkey’s top earner even after Mohamed Salah’s headline‑making transfer to Trabzonspor on a free transfer from Liverpool.
Salah’s agreement grants him a higher basic wage than Osimhen’s €15 million net salary at Galatasaray, but Osimhen’s contract includes additional guaranteed payments that keep his total ahead.
The Nigeria international’s deal, which runs until June 2029, features a €1 million annual loyalty bonus and a €5 million image‑rights payment. These extras raise his guaranteed yearly income to €21 million, putting him €4 million ahead of Salah’s fixed salary.
While Salah earns more in basic wages, Osimhen remains ahead once all guaranteed payments are considered. Salah’s image‑rights arrangement is not a fixed sum; he will receive 20 percent of revenue from official club merchandise bearing his name. For Salah to surpass Osimhen’s guaranteed income, that clause would need to generate more than €20 million annually from merchandise sales alone.
Given Trabzonspor’s relatively smaller global fanbase compared with Galatasaray, reaching that figure would require an extraordinary level of commercial success, even with Salah’s worldwide popularity.
Trabzonspor secured Salah’s signature ahead of Beşiktaş after talks between the Istanbul club and Salah’s representatives reportedly broke down over agent commissions and financial terms. Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad had also shown interest, reportedly offering around $25 million per year, but the move never materialised.
Before leaving Liverpool, Salah scored 255 goals in 435 appearances, helping the club win two Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
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