Mohamed Salah unveiled by Trabzonspor as Egypt star vows: 'I am here to win'
Mohamed Salah has officially joined the Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year deal following his departure from Liverpool. The Egyptian star was unveiled at a major stadium event, expressing his ambition to win trophies with the club.
Why it matters
The move represents a significant shift in the global football landscape, as a high-profile player chooses the Turkish Super Lig over other major leagues.
Mohamed Salah was presented as a new Trabzonspor player in front of a packed house at the club's Papara Park stadium on Thursday night. Earlier in the day, the club announced via its social media channels that the Egypt captain had signed a two-year deal to play in the Turkish Super Lig. Fans were treated to a laser show with a giant image of Salah projected around the stadium before the man himself appeared alongside club president Ertugrul Dogan. <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/mohamed-salah/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/mohamed-salah/">Salah</a> greeted the fans in Turkish, and then added: “I wish I could speak more Turkish by now, but it is still very soon for me. “The last couple of days, it's an experience I never had in my life. I just want to thank every one of you for being here today and yesterday.
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