Egyptians try to make sense of Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor
When Mohamed Salah stepped off a private jet in Istanbul wearing a burgundy-blue Trabzonspor shirt, thousands of chanting fans were waiting outside the terminal. In Egypt, however, many were trying to make sense of his surprise move. By Wednesday evening, around 25,000 people had descended on Trabzon airport, greeting him with flares, fireworks and cries of “Ya Allah, Bismillah, Mohamed Salah”.…
Egyptian fans are grappling with the transfer of Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor, a Turkish club. Upon his arrival in Istanbul, thousands of fans greeted him with cheers and displays of support. At Trabzon airport, around 25,000 fans welcomed him, showering him with flares, fireworks and chants of "Ya Allah, Bismillah, Mohamed Salah."
The 34-year-old, who had a difficult final season at Liverpool, expressed his shock at the fan turnout. The move has left many fans baffled, with some suggesting Salah sought a medium-calibre club to become a superstar there. Others argue that Salah is still a superstar despite the move. Trabzonspor's unusual clause, which includes a share of merchandise revenue, may have been the deciding factor for Salah, who sees himself as a brand.
The Egyptian team's World Cup success and the growing interest in Egyptian players in the global market have fueled speculation about Salah's future. While some fans would prefer Salah to stay in the Premier League, his move to Trabzonspor could be seen as a financially lucrative decision.
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