Turkish singer Cengiz Selimoğlu has praised Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah, describing his move to Trabzonspor as a major boost for both the club and the city, as the transfer has attracted international attention.
Selimoğlu spoke about the deal during one of his concerts and praised Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan, calling on the crowd to applaud him after successfully bringing the Egyptian star to the club.
75 Million Followers
The Turkish singer highlighted the scale of Salah’s global popularity, noting that the Egyptian star has around 75 million followers, a figure he described as roughly equivalent to Turkey’s population.
He said signing Salah represents more than a sporting gain for Trabzonspor, arguing that the deal could significantly increase international interest in both the club and the city of Trabzon.
A Transfer Beyond Football
Selimoğlu described Salah’s arrival in Trabzon as a major event for the city, saying the transfer had put Trabzonspor and Trabzon in the global spotlight.
He also praised the club’s president for completing the deal, emphasizing that signing a player with Salah’s enormous international following could strengthen Trabzonspor’s profile both domestically and internationally.
According to the information cited in the source, Trabzonspor announced a two-season deal with Salah, with the Egyptian star set to make his first appearance for the club against Kasımpaşa.
