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Former Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has been mobbed by an estimated 25,000 fans in jaw-dropping scenes after arriving in Turkey to complete one of world football\u2019s most stunning transfers.<\/p>\n
Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n There were extraordinary scenes at Istanbul Airport on Wednesday as tens of thousands of Trabzonspor supporters packed the terminal hours before Salah\u2019s arrival, turning the airport into a sea of blue and maroon.<\/p>\n Supporters lit flares, waved flags, chanted his name and climbed onto barriers in a reception more akin to a title celebration than a player unveiling, with footage of the incredible scenes quickly going viral across the globe.<\/p>\n For many, it was one of the biggest player welcomes seen in recent football history.<\/p>\n The 34-year-old Egyptian, who landed aboard a private jet after ending his legendary nine-year spell with Liverpool, admitted even he was stunned by the reception.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI honestly can\u2019t even remember if I\u2019ve seen something like this before,\u201d Salah said.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m very happy to be here. There are 25,000 fans… it\u2019s unbelievable.\u201d<\/p>\n Trabzonspor embraced the hysteria by posting \u201cSalah mode: ON\u201d as the Egyptian boarded his private jet before later welcoming their marquee signing with the message \u201cWelcome, Egyptian King.\u201d<\/p>\n Wenger the latest to whack Infantino | 00:54<\/p>\n The Turkish club announced on Tuesday it had entered negotiations with Salah, who is expected to sign a two-year deal with an option for a third worth a reported \u20ac17 million (A$19.6 million) per season.<\/p>\n After arriving in Trabzon, Salah made it clear he wasn\u2019t joining the club for a farewell tour.<\/p>\n \u201cI am really happy and looking forward to training with the team,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cEverywhere I go I always win or try to win something. Hopefully we can do something within the league and in Europe as well.\u201d<\/p>\n While Trabzonspor fans celebrated one of the biggest signings in the club\u2019s history, the move has left many in England scratching their heads.<\/p>\n