Trabzonspor unveil Salah at Papara Park
Turkish club Trabzonspor on Thursday unveiled Egypt and former Liverpool of England star Mohamed Salah at Papara Park stadium to a crowd of about 25,000 supporters gathered to welcome him.
Speaking at his unveiling, a delighted Salah said he was happy to be at the club and praised the unique atmosphere and passionate fans.
He said, “I honestly can’t even remember if I’ve seen something like this before. I’m very happy to be here. There are like 25,000 fans here to welcome me. It’s unbelievable.”
Salah’s unveiling followed his successful medical at Acibadem Maslak hospital, the club’s medical partner, ahead of the official completion of his transfer.
The club confirmed his signing on Wednesday on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Liverpool.
Salah is said to have signed a two-year deal with the Turkish club, worth a €17 million annual salary, including additional incentives and benefits.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
12 terrorists killed in Borno, 178 animals rescued, says military
Twelve terrorists were killed, suspected collaborators were apprehended, and 178 livestock were recovered, says the military.
Lagos
Doherty tells Sanwo-Olu to invest more in people-oriented projects
Mr Doherty urged the Lagos government to intensify investments in people-oriented projects and community development initiatives.
Anti-Corruption
UK politician jailed for using forged Oxford degree to land NHS jobs
Amran Hussain, a former Labour Party candidate, has been jailed for four years for using a forged Oxford degree to secure NHS jobs.
Health
U.S. donates additional $242 million to combat Ebola, issues travel advisory to citizens
The U.S. announced an additional $242 million donation to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, warning its citizens against travelling to countries ravaged by Ebola.
Sport
Trabzonspor unveil Salah at Papara Park
Salah’s unveiling followed his successful medical at Acibadem Maslak hospital, the club’s medical partner, ahead of the official completion of his transfer.
Sport
Infantino remains FIFA president after executive meeting
FIFA backed Gianni Infantino to remain president, while apologising to its members after admitting mistakes over the proposal to sell commercial rights for the World Cup.
