Trabzonspor fans take over airport to welcome Mohamed Salah as Liverpool icon confirms move
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsMohamed SalahMohamed Salah has signed a two-year deal with a surprising team in Trabzonspor, after reportedly turning down multiple offers from elsewhere following his decision to leave LiverpoolTrabzonspor fans are waiting at Istanbul airport as Mohamed Salah jets in to complete a move to the Super Lig side, with an agreement thought to be in place for the Egyptian to sign with the Turkish outfit.Salah has been without a club since terminating his Liverpool deal a year early, with Besiktas and Al Ittihad among those to register an interest. But it appears that Trabzonspor, who could play in the Europa League in the coming campaign, will win the race for his signature.It has already confirmed that Salah will arrive in Turkiye today to continue 'talks' with the team who finished third, behind Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, last term.Andre Onana, Stefan Savic and John Lundstram are among the recognizable names on its roster, with Salah set to become the instant star in a team looking to take the next step and challenge for the title.Salah is undoubtedly the club's biggest-ever signing, reeling in one of the biggest names in the sport.Hundreds of fans have been seen at the airport is Istanbul, awaiting the 34-year-old to land before officially signing his contract with the team.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe club have not yet confirmed the signing, but Salah has done so himself while being seen pictures in the club's jersey.He has surprisingly chosen the number '61', with his preferred 10 and 11 both being taken by current players at the club.Salah was recently voted Liverpool's fourth best player in the club's history, behind only Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush.
He was placed above the likes of John Barnes, Graeme Souness, Alan Hansen and Virgil van Dijk.The Egyptian winger is unlikely to face Liverpool this season, with Trabzonspor not in the Champions League - being set to compete in a Europa League qualifier in just a few weeks.Liverpool.com says: "The decision to go to Trabzonspor is a slightly strange one. Salah has chosen to join the fourth biggest club in Turkey, while almost certainly having offers in MLS and Saudi league - which are on the rise."Salah has become one of the more marketable, well-known figures in the sport.
He could have greatly enhanced that with a move to one of the aforementioned leagues, especially in the USA. Instead, he chooses to stay in Europe, but will not be in the Champions League."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCMohamed Salah