Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Egyptian national team, sparked widespread reaction among football fans after appearing in a Trabzonspor jersey bearing the number 61, before arriving at Atatürk Airport to finalize his contract. This led to questions about the significance of the number and when the official jersey for the Egyptian star would be revealed.

The Secret of the Number 61

The number 61 that appeared on Mohamed Salah's jersey was not the number he would wear with Trabzonspor in the new season. Rather, its appearance was linked to a symbolic meaning related to the club and the Turkish city.

The number 61 holds a special place for the residents of Trabzon and the fans of its club, as it is used as a symbol of the city in Turkey, appearing on car license plates and some postal codes, and has become, over time, a symbol linked to Trabzon's identity and the club's history.