# ‘I can’t believe he is one of us’ – inside Salah’s life in Trabzon

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-cant-believe-he-is-one-of-us-inside-salahs-life-in-trabzon/
- Published: 2026-11-08T07:30:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T08:25:36+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmwyqzy934lxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Culture, Sport, Travel

## Key points

- Salah has quickly become a Trabzonspor icon.
- The club has exceeded last year’s merchandise revenue.
- Trabzonspor are three points behind Galatasaray.

## Summary

Mohamed Salah’s arrival at Trabzonspor has turned him into a central figure in the north-eastern Turkish city, with fans embracing him as “one of us”. His signing has boosted the club’s profile and income while helping drive its challenge for the Turkish Super Lig title.

The 34-year-old has scored 10 goals and made five assists in all competitions, as Trabzonspor sit three points behind leaders Galatasaray after 10 league games. Shirts and other merchandise featuring Salah have sold rapidly, season-ticket sales have risen, and the club has already exceeded last year’s merchandise revenue. New flights from Cairo, Dubai and Riyadh have also made it easier for supporters to visit; one popular hiking spot where Salah posed has been renamed “Salah’s Rock”.

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