Fabinho Speaks Out After Liverpool Reunion as Mohamed Salah Makes Immediate Impact

Fabinho has expressed his excitement after completing a move to Trabzonspor, where he has been reunited with his former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah. The Brazilian midfielder has started a new chapter in Turkey after spending the previous three years with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, while Salah had already made the switch to Trabzonspor following his departure from Liverpool earlier in the summer.

The reunion has attracted plenty of attention from Liverpool supporters because Fabinho and Salah were important members of one of the most successful teams in the club’s modern history. During their years together at Anfield, the pair helped Liverpool collect several major trophies and became key figures under the club’s previous management.

Salah joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer after bringing his long spell with Liverpool to an end. It did not take long for the Egyptian forward to show Turkish football fans what he can still offer. In Trabzonspor’s 2-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir, Salah scored both of his team’s goals and came extremely close to completing a hat-trick.

His impressive performance served as an immediate reminder of the attacking quality that made him one of the Premier League’s most dangerous forwards during his years at Liverpool. Even after leaving English football, Salah has demonstrated that he remains capable of deciding matches with his finishing, movement and ability to create opportunities in the final third.

Fabinho’s arrival could now make Trabzonspor even stronger. The Brazilian knows Salah particularly well from the many seasons they spent playing together at Liverpool, and their familiarity could benefit the Turkish side as they continue their domestic campaign.

After confirming his move, Fabinho shared his enthusiasm with supporters through social media. Wearing Trabzonspor’s purple and blue colours, the midfielder posted photographs of himself interacting with his new club’s fans. He described the transfer as the beginning of another stage in his career and made it clear that he was looking forward to what was ahead.

Fabinho’s reunion with Salah also brings back memories of their highly successful period on Merseyside. Together, the two players won almost every major trophy available to them with Liverpool. Their collection included the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

Fabinho had first arrived at Liverpool from Monaco in the summer of 2018 in a transfer worth around £39 million. Although he needed some time to adjust during his opening months in English football, he eventually established himself as one of the most important players in Liverpool’s midfield.

His ability to protect the defence, recover possession and control the tempo of matches gave Liverpool greater balance. Fabinho was also capable of dropping into defence when required, making him a particularly valuable member of the squad. Over the course of his Liverpool career, he made more than 200 appearances and contributed a number of goals and assists.

His role was especially important during Liverpool’s Champions League-winning season in 2018-19 and their Premier League title campaign the following year. Playing behind attacking stars such as Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, Fabinho often provided the defensive stability that allowed the forwards to play with greater freedom.

Despite ultimately leaving Liverpool for Al-Ittihad, Fabinho later admitted that departing Anfield had not originally been part of his plans. In an interview with The Guardian in 2025, he explained that he had been deeply attached to Liverpool and had hoped to continue developing his career there.

According to Fabinho, he believed Liverpool was the ideal environment for him as a player and wanted to build an even greater legacy at the club. However, circumstances changed following a difficult season in which Liverpool struggled for consistency and failed to secure qualification for the Champions League.

That campaign had been physically and mentally demanding for the squad. Fabinho also temporarily lost his place in the starting lineup, although he viewed competition for positions as a normal part of professional football.

Rather than looking for a way out, Fabinho returned ahead of the following season determined to improve. He said that he arrived with a positive attitude and hoped Liverpool could once again compete for the Premier League title.

However, before the new campaign began, Al-Ittihad submitted an offer for him. Liverpool’s hierarchy regarded the proposal as beneficial both financially for the club and personally for the midfielder.

Fabinho initially hesitated. He had considered himself an important part of Liverpool’s plans and believed the club might reject any attempt to sign him. Instead, he gradually understood that Liverpool were prepared to negotiate his departure.

That realization was difficult for the Brazilian because he had not been actively looking for a move to another European team. He had imagined staying at Liverpool for longer and adding further achievements to an already impressive record at Anfield.

Eventually, however, he accepted the opportunity to move to Saudi Arabia and joined Al-Ittihad. The transfer ended a memorable five-year spell with Liverpool in which Fabinho developed from a new arrival into one of the most trusted midfielders in the team.

After three years in Saudi Arabia, he has now chosen another adventure by joining Trabzonspor. The move has special significance because it places him alongside Salah once again.

For Trabzonspor supporters, the prospect of having two players with such extensive experience at the highest level of European football is an exciting one. Both Fabinho and Salah understand the demands of competing for major trophies and have spent years performing under intense pressure.

Their existing relationship could also help them settle quickly into their new surroundings. Salah has already made an explosive start by scoring twice against Istanbul Basaksehir, while Fabinho will be hoping to establish himself in midfield and provide the kind of stability that characterized his best performances for Liverpool.

For Liverpool fans, meanwhile, seeing the pair together again may create a strong sense of nostalgia. They were central figures during a period when the Reds returned to the top of both English and European football.

Fabinho’s message following his arrival suggests he is eager to embrace his latest challenge rather than simply look back at his previous achievements. His career has already taken him from Brazil to Europe, England and Saudi Arabia, and Turkey now represents the next destination.

Salah’s immediate goalscoring impact has already raised expectations at Trabzonspor. With Fabinho now joining him, supporters will hope the former Liverpool teammates can recreate at least some of the understanding that helped them achieve so much at Anfield.

While both players are entering a different stage of their careers, their experience, winning mentality and knowledge of each other could make them extremely valuable for Trabzonspor. Salah has already delivered his first major statement on the pitch, and Fabinho now appears ready to begin his own contribution to their unexpected Liverpool reunion in Turkey.