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Salah joins Trabzonspor, wears No. 61 jersey as tribute to Trabzon before switching to No. 10
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On August 6, Hupu reported that Mohamed Salah signed with Turkish football club Trabzonspor. Upon flying to Turkey, Salah wore a special No. 61 jersey as a tribute to the city of Trabzon, where the number 61 is the official vehicle registration and administrative division code, symbolizing local identity and pride. However, Salah will actually wear the team's No. 10 jersey, a number he is familiar with. The signing is reportedly a two-year contract. The news was sourced from X and published by Hupu Football News.
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Hupu Football News — August 6th
Mohamed Salah has signed with Turkish club Trabzonspor. During his flight to Turkey yesterday, Salah was seen wearing a special No. 61 jersey.
The choice of the number 61 is a tribute to the city of Trabzon. The number serves as the official vehicle registration code and administrative division code for the city and province of Trabzon in northeastern Turkey, and it stands as a powerful symbol of local identity and pride.
It is worth noting that Salah will wear the team's No. 10 jersey during matches — a number he is familiar with.
Source: X
Salah Joins Trabzonspor, Both Sides Sign Two-Year Contract
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