Salah Arrives in Istanbul in Trabzonspor Kit for Expected Transfer

Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday, sporting Trabzonspor's burgundy and blue kit, signaling his imminent move to the Turkish top-tier club from Liverpool. Hundreds of fans gathered at the airport to welcome the player.

Trabzonspor had announced earlier that they were in negotiations with Salah. Club chairman Ertugrul Dogan expressed confidence in signing the 34-year-old on a free transfer, with a formal ceremony scheduled in the Black Sea city on Thursday.

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Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you. See you very soon.

Salah conveyed his enthusiasm to supporters in a video shared by the club on X, saying, "Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you. See you very soon." He also referenced the club's motto, stating, "Everywhere is Trabzon to us," while wearing the team's jersey.

Upon his arrival at Ataturk Airport, Salah was greeted by a large crowd of fans. He interacted with them, waving and joining in traditional chants before heading for a medical examination and a subsequent flight to Trabzon. Salah concluded his nine-year tenure at Liverpool this summer, having scored 257 goals in 442 appearances and secured two Premier League titles and one Champions League trophy.

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Everywhere is Trabzon to us