Mohamed Salah drives 150 million views for Trabzonspor after transfer
Mohamed Salah's move from Liverpool to Trabzonspor sparked over 150 million Instagram views and a million new followers for the Turkish club.
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AIEgyptian footballer Mohamed Salah attracted more than 150 million views on Turkish club Trabzonspor’s Instagram account following his high-profile transfer, described as one of the most significant deals in Turkish football history.
According to Trabzon news outlet 61saat, the club’s Instagram followers surged from 1.6 million to 2.6 million within days of announcing the signing of the Egyptian star.
Salah joined Trabzonspor after nine successful years with Liverpool, where he set numerous records in the English Premier League.
Trabzonspor’s account has posted more than ten videos featuring Salah, including footage before his arrival in the city and after he signed a two-year contract with the club.
The most popular clips showed Salah on the pitch at Trabzon Stadium, greeted by thousands of fans as he captured the moment on his phone.
These videos have collectively garnered over 150 million views on Instagram alone, with the number still rising.
Trabzonspor is preparing to kick off its Turkish Super Lig campaign against Kasimpasa this Saturday, though Salah’s participation remains uncertain as he races to be match-fit in time.