Mohamed Salah arrives in Turkey to massive fanfare for Trabzonspor transfer

Egyptian football sensation Mohamed Salah has landed in Turkey, igniting fervent excitement among fans as he prepares to sign with Trabzonspor. The 34-year-old forward, now a free agent after his departure from Liverpool, was reportedly offered a substantial contract worth nearly $20 million per season.

Salah arrived at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport around 09:00 GMT on Wednesday, where he was met by a massive crowd of ecstatic Trabzonspor supporters. "I come straight from work, I work at night and I'm ready to chain a second sleepless night for Mohamed Salah," one fan, Abdul Kerim Yervan, told AFP, holding a banner hailing the Egyptian as a "gift from Allah."

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I come straight from work, I work at night and I'm ready to chain a second sleepless night for Mohamed Salah.

The club had previously announced initiating "negotiations" with the Egyptian superstar, who concluded a trophy-laden nine-year spell at Liverpool. Trabzonspor, based in the Black Sea region, shared images of Salah aboard a private jet donning their blue and garnet colors, with the caption "Salah mode activated."

After undergoing a medical examination in Istanbul, Salah was scheduled to fly to Trabzon in the afternoon. He expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am really happy... and I look forward to training with the team. Wherever I go, I win or try to win something... I hope we can achieve great things in the league and also in the European Cup." The club officially welcomed "the King of Egypt" on social media, anticipating his significant contribution to the Süper Lig, where he will compete alongside other notable players.

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I am really happy... and I look forward to training with the team. Wherever I go, I win or try to win something... I hope we can achieve great things in the league and also in the European Cup.