Mohamed Salah netted two goals in his first Turkish Super Lig appearance for Trabzonspor and nearly completed a hat-trick in their victory over Istanbul Basaksehir.
The 34-year-old Egyptian forward departed Liverpool this summer on a free transfer, having netted 257 goals for the club over nine years.
Originally anticipated to transfer to Saudi Arabia, he ultimately signed with the Turkish team on a two-year contract, making £280,000 weekly.
This marked his third match for Trabzonspor, following his substitution against Kasimpasa last weekend and his starting role in the Europa League play-off first-leg loss to Ferencvaros.
He opened his account for his new team by stealing the ball from visiting goalkeeper Muhammed Sengezer and scoring through a deflection off the post.
Following Eldor Shomurodov’s equalizer from the penalty spot, Salah regained the advantage for his team with a first-time strike from 10 yards.
The veteran received a yellow card for diving after falling in the box with 11 minutes remaining.
He believed he achieved a hat-trick in stoppage time when he netted from 45 yards into an unguarded goal, but it was deemed offside.
