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Mohamed Salah nears Trabzonspor move after Istanbul arrival
Mohamed Salah nears Trabzonspor move after Istanbul arrival
The Story in Brief
Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday as he moved closer to joining Turkish club Trabzonspor. Hundreds of supporters welcomed the former Liverpool forward, who wore the club’s blue and burgundy shirt and a No. 61 jersey. Salah said in a video that he would soon meet fans in Trabzon. The club said transfer talks had begun and that an official signing ceremony was expected on Thursday.
Salah is a free agent after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season. He won two league titles and the Champions League with Liverpool, scoring 257 goals in 442 appearances. His form declined last season, when he scored 12 goals. Trabzonspor finished third in Turkey last season. Its shares rose 6.5% after the transfer talks were announced.
The Indian Opinion
Salah’s arrival has created strong excitement among Trabzonspor supporters, but the transfer was not yet officially completed in the report. Descriptions of him as a Liverpool icon reflect his achievements, although his recent decline in goals also matters. Claims about a career-ending move to Saudi Arabia were speculation. The final terms and Salah’s future performance remain uncertain until the club confirms the signing.
Source: thehindu.com
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