Mohamed Salah: How Trabzonspor Former Liverpool

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Background

Mohamed Salah, a famous footballer who has gained worldwide fame for Liverpool, has now joined Trabzonspor. His arrival gives the club a strong symbolic presence, which will create new enthusiasm for their brand and supporters. The addition of Salah will make the competitive environment of the Turkish Super League even more exciting.

Why is this important?

A world-class footballer like Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor is a big event for Turkish Super League football. Salah's arrival has created excitement among Trabzonspor supporters and will help boost the club's brand value. Salah's presence could usher in a new era in Turkish football, breathing new life into the country's football culture.

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When Mohamed Salah signed his two-year contract in front of 35,000 fans at Trabzonspor's Papara Park stadium, one of the people who signed the deal, the club's president, struggled to suppress a smile. The reaction from the fans in the last few days has convinced President Artugurul Dogan that he has completed a major transfer. "He is the greatest Muslim footballer in the world. He is an influential role model," he told BBC Sport Africa and BBC Turkey. "We held Salah's signing in front of 35,000 people. It was clear, through everything he did, that he felt that love, and he told us that. He thanked us." But how did Dogan convince a football superstar to join a club that has no chance of playing in the Champions League and that has won just one league title since their golden years in the 1970s and 80s? In the northeastern corner of Turkey, the seaside city of Trabzon lies near the border with Georgia. The population is about 800,000. But it is below number 20 in the list of the largest cities in Turkey. But Dogan claims, there is something special here. "I always say, about Trabzonspor and this city - we are one of the biggest club cities in the world. Salah asked us, 'Why should I choose Trabzonspor?' We told him about the city and said, 'You can be sure, you'll find a group of supporters you've never met before. তারা আপনার প্রতি অকৃত্রিম ভালোবাসা অনুভব করবে।'" Born in January 1977, Dogan himself is a native of Trabzon. He made money in various businesses, including real estate and hazelnuts, before turning to biofuels. He became Trabzonspor's president in 2023, after one of the most successful seasons in the club's history, where they won the league title in the 2021–22 season. Under Doğan's presidency, Trabzonspor finished second in the league last season, but the previous season they finished seventh and this season they are third again. "We are working to establish Trabzonspor and the city of Trabzon as a destination, where all the talented young players from the world will come," Dogan said. "We want to take them to the next level, to join the big European clubs. Along with the young players, we will also need experienced players. A seasoned player, what we call a star player, is a star in every way. Like his lifestyle, professionalism, his smile, his positive energy. Mohamed Salah is a really great example of this." Trabzonspor sold 20-year-old Ivorian midfielder Crist Inao Oulei to Fiorentina and 22-year-old Brazilian forward Filipe Augusto to Saint Petersburg last season, both for big money, after just one season at the club. Dogan is taking the formation seriously with players from Albania, Belgium, Cape Verde and Portugal joining the club. But he wants experienced players to join those young players. "Andre Onana from Manchester United has returned to us on a colonial deal, which is a second season. But a player like Salah, it would be a great transfer for us." "The signing of Salah which has generated worldwide interest, as well as increasing the level of our discussions with various companies, will be positive for our club." "As Salah is one of the biggest stars in the world, it will be beneficial for us to be associated with him." "When Salah is attached to any product or service, its value increases immediately. Our deal with Salah will increase the value of any product." "The way we were able to package Salah, it created a lot of interest in Türkiye, Europe and the Arab world." "We are trying to increase our season ticket numbers. Our target was 25,000, but now we are hoping for over 30,000." "We got 70 percent of the money for Salah from the Mauseen ticket sales in the first 4-5 days after Salah's deal was done." When the news of Salah joining Trabzonspor broke, many were surprised. The expectation was that he would join a club in Saudi Arabia or America, such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. But Dogan said talks with Salah were quick. "Once the talks started, both sides started the talks very honestly," he said. "We actually wanted to get Salah after the World Cup, but we knew he was spending time talking to other clubs." "We had to be a little patient because other clubs in Turkey were looking at him, our clubs were looking at him." "When other clubs said, 'We are not interested in his transfer', we offered him directly to Trabzonspor. Discussions started, I think everything was finalized within 5-6 days." "We first met on Zoom. It was for introduction. He then went on vacation to Mykonos. His passport was brought to Turkey because we wanted his medical examination not to be done outside Turkey." "When other clubs in Turkey did not try to sign Salah, we started trying. When Salah came to Turkey for his medical, we took him to Chanderli, where our club has its camp." "I told him there, why I think this club is important for him, I told him something about the city." "And then we took him to Istanbul for a medical examination. Because we wanted, not only Trabzon, but if we could show Salah in other cities in Turkey, especially Istanbul, the biggest city, it would be good." "There were 10,000 fans waiting for him in Istanbul. In terms of product sales, what we say is that, based on Salah's name, about 20 percent of the products that will come into the market over the next two years will come to us." "And the people who will buy these products are our fans. Increasing the number of fans, increasing the activity of the fans, the product we calculate based on that is 20 percent Salahar." "When Salah left the airport, look at the crowd of 10,000 fans. But it is not in Trabzon, it is in Istanbul. That's why so many people came because they wanted to show, they love him." "And Salah wants to give something back to them." "Salah stayed in a big hotel in Istanbul, where footballers don't normally stay, where VIP guests stay. There he rose." "Salah wanted all hotel staff, known as 'staff on site', to inform him that he was not going to give them any special benefits or anything. "He wants to give something to those who are on the site." "That is, he wants to give some food to those who are staying at that hotel, some food that they should eat." "That's how he wants to show that he wants to give something back to the fans, to the staff, to the people who are in that hotel." "It is but a very unusual and strange thing." "Salah's first match was in Istanbul, but his club match was with Istanbul. "He was also a party. "Everyone wants to know how he will be received in Turkey. "Everyone wants to know if Salah will play there, what will be the quality of his game. "That's why he wanted the first match to be an exhibition match for the fans of other clubs, where there would be a lot of fans. "That is Besiktas, the big club in the league. "His first match was against Besiktas, but it was in Besiktas' stadium. "It was a force, so-called supporters' force, who call themselves, the biggest supporters group in the world. "Their number is said to be 10,000, but they don't follow the rule that everyone can enter the stadium. "If they can't enter the stadium, if they drive anywhere for their team players, that means if their players go anywhere, if they can't enter, their numbers must be there. "It was a show for Salah. "It was also a show for Besiktas fans. "Besiktas fans want to know if Salah is still the old Salah, or if he can play that mint Salah again. "Salah's first dribble after entering the field was successful. "His first pass with the other players was successful. "Thus one after the other he made 5 dribbles in 20 minutes, showing the art of one dribble every 5 minutes. "The number of passes he had with other team players was 40. "That means he made 40 passes. "So 40 passes and 55 dribbles in 40 minutes. "I mean, it was an exhibition for him. "And the fans of Besiktas are satisfied. "So are the fans of Trabzonspor. "I described my resume, why I want Salah in Trabzon, why I want to bring him to Trabzon," Dogan said. "And he accepted it.

What will happen next?

After Salah joins Trabzonspor, the club will now focus on its strategic planning and strengthening the squad. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how Salah will affect their performances in the Super League next season. This could be the start of a new chapter for Trabzonspor, where they will potentially challenge for the title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did Mohamed Salah sign?

Mohamed Salah has signed for Trabzonspor.

Which club president has confirmed the signing of Mohamed Salah?

Trabzonspor president Artugrul Dogan has confirmed the signing of Mohamed Salah.

Why did Mohamed Salah choose Trabzonspor?

Salah chose Trabzonspor because he was attracted to the club's supporter group and the city.

How many fans were present at Mohamed Salah's signing ceremony?

35,000 fans attended the signing ceremony.

What kind of changes can come in the history of Trabzonspor club?

Trabzonspor's popularity and competitive position could change with the signing of Mohamed Salah.

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