Ankara: Thousands of fans attended Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah's signing ceremony at Trabzonspor's Papara Park stadium on Thursday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Salah expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm during the event, saying, "I never expected that reception. I'm here to win. I want to win something with this club, because you guys show me so much love and I really really appreciate that." The crowd welcomed the forward with chants, light displays, and flares, creating a vibrant atmosphere as Salah made his way around the stadium to greet and thank his new supporters.

The footballer extended his appreciation to the club's president for facilitating his move to Trabzonspor, stating, "I want to thank the president also for making that happen and I'm very happy to be here and I can't wait to see you on the pitch again."

Following the ceremony, Trabzonspor shared images of Salah training with his new teammates earlier in the day. The club had previously announced that Salah's contract includes a salary of £17 million ($19.6 million) per season, comprising an annual salary of £10 million and a £7 million signing bonus for each season.

In addition to his base salary, Salah will be eligible for conditional bonuses, though the club has not disclosed the specifics of these incentives. Under a separate agreement concerning image rights, Salah will receive 20% of the proceeds from products bearing his name sold through Trabzonspor's retail outlets. Furthermore, the club will pay an agency fee equal to 5% of the player's gross remuneration.