[Saba Sports News] As Egypt secured qualification for the World Cup Round of 32, The Athletic published an article discussing the future of Egyptian captain Mohamed Salah. His contract with Liverpool expires on June 30, and he will officially become a free agent next week, potentially entering the World Cup knockout stage without a club.
Salah is set to depart Liverpool after nine seasons at the club. Though his goals and assist numbers dipped in the 2024-25 campaign, his commercial appeal and consistent match sharpness continue to draw interest from numerous top European clubs. Rami Abbas, Salah’s lawyer, stated that no sensitive discussions regarding the player’s future plans will be held publicly during the World Cup. In its analysis of Salah’s next move, The Athletic argues that a stay in the Premier League is highly unlikely. Arsenal and Manchester City have no available spots for him; a move to Manchester United would tarnish his legacy at Anfield; Aston Villa lacks the financial capacity to match his wage demands; and his chapter at Chelsea is long over.
Having previously played for Fiorentina and Roma, Salah is well-acclimated to Serie A, making a return to Italy to compete for the league title a viable prospect. That said, his lofty salary could deter sides such as AC Milan and Juventus, while Champions League contenders Inter Milan and Napoli have other transfer priorities at present.
In my view, the Saudi Pro League stands as Salah’s top prospective destination. Back in 2023, Saudi clubs tabled a £150 million offer for the winger. With global icons like Cristiano Ronaldo winding down their careers in Saudi Arabia, Salah—the biggest star in Arab football—would drastically boost the league’s global profile.