Mohamed Salah’s next club: Who will he move to next and could he return to Liverpool?
Everything you need to know about Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah’s future
Anfield exit
- : Mohamed Salah is officially a free agent after agreeing to terminate his Liverpool contract a year ahead of schedule. This early termination brought an end to a historic nine-year tenure on Merseyside this week.
International focus
- : For now, the forward’s immediate attention is locked on international duty as he leads Egypt into a massive match on Friday night. The Pharaohs are set to face Australia in a high-stakes round of 32 game at the World Cup.
Holding the cards
- : Salah has made it clear that he will not make any definitive decisions regarding his next club until Egypt’s World Cup campaign concludes. However, despite the lack of an immediate announcement, the 34-year-old is not short on suitors and has a massive array of lucrative options on the table.
The Saudi temptation
- : A multi-million-pound move to the Saudi Pro League remains the most heavily rumoured, likely and financially jaw-dropping destination for the Egyptian icon. However, the sudden departure of league chief executive Michael Emenalo has introduced an unexpected twist to those long-standing transfer plans.
An Italian return
- : Italy is another highly viable destination, with Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus both credited with strong interest in securing his services. A move to Italy would mark a return to a league where he previously thrived with both Fiorentina and Roma before moving to England.
The Turkish alternative
- : Super Lig powerhouses in Turkey are also reportedly keeping a close eye on the forward’s situation as they look to pull off a marquee summer signing. While a move to Istanbul is an outside bet compared to other offers, Turkish clubs like Fenerbahce and Galatasaray possess the passionate fanbase and ambition to tempt a global superstar.
A shock Premier League stay
- : In a twist that would stun English football, rival Premier League clubs like Chelsea could make a shock move for Salah as he weighs up his options. However, this is incredibly unlikely, despite Blues legend Didier Drogba wishing for it to happen.
Global appeal
- : Beyond the traditional giants, ambitious projects in Major League Soccer and other elite European divisions are preparing to pitch their projects to the 34-year-old.
No Anfield reunion
- : For fans dreaming of a dramatic U-turn, a romantic return to Liverpool is entirely out of the question. With the club moving forward under new manager Andoni Iraola and wiping his massive wages off the books, that chapter is decisively closed.
An immortal legacy
- : But, regardless of where he lands next, Salah leaves Anfield as an undisputed legend who completely rewrote Liverpool’s modern record books. He departs with an astonishing 257 goals in 441 appearances, having secured two Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.Mohamed Salah has received an approach from Al-Ahli after leaving Liverpool on a free transfer, according to reports.
Salah called time on his nine-year stint at Liverpool at the end of last season having helped the club win eight major trophies, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
The 34-year-old reached an agreement with Liverpool to terminate his £400,000-a-week contract a year early, leaving him free to join a new club this summer.
According to Sky Sports, Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli have made an initial approach for Salah to discuss the Egypt international’s salary demands.
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No agreement has been reached between Al-Ahli and Salah, while the Saudi club are also considering a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi.
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Al-Ahli, who finished third in the Saudi Pro League last season, are looking to secure a marquee attacking signing this summer after agreeing to terminate Riyad Mahrez’s contract.
Al-Ahli are in the market to replace Riyad Mahrez after terminating his contract (Reuters)
Mahrez joined Al-Ahli from Manchester City in a £30 million deal three years ago.
Salah, meanwhile, said in May that he had ‘a lot of options’ available following his decision to leave Liverpool.
‘Honestly, physically I feel I have a lot to give,’ Salah told TNT Sports.
‘I feel very good, I played many games this season, plus the Africa Cup.
‘I didn’t decide yet what I’m going to do, to be fair, I have a lot of options, which are good options.
‘The most important thing is, physically I feel fine. I feel what I did over the years paid off. I feel my body is good.
‘I was laughing with the players in the national team because I run more than them, I told them 33 years old, running 120 minutes more than you guys!
‘But I feel very good, physically I’m fine. I will see what’s the best for m
