Mohamed Salah sparks massive fan following in Turkey

Since joining the Turkish club Trabzonspor in August following his departure from Liverpool, Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Salah has ignited a phenomenon known as ‘Salah-mania’ across Turkey.

Fans have turned a remote highland location into a tourist attraction after Salah posted a photo of himself sitting on a small boulder near Trabzon. Supporters have traveled long distances to pose in the same position. The impact of his arrival is visible throughout the region, with fans even labeling the club’s stadium ‘Mohamed Salah Camii’ on Google Maps and requesting themed murals.

At 34, Salah’s move to the Turkish Super Lig is being viewed by supporters as a career rebirth rather than a decline. His presence has provided a significant morale boost to local fans following the Turkish national team’s recent scoreless exit from the World Cup.