Saudi League Nears Mohamed Salah

Speculation continues about the future of Egyptian star Mohamed Salah as his journey with Liverpool nears its end, amid strong indications that the captain of the Egyptian national team is close to embarking on a new experience outside European fields starting next season.

The British newspaper "Mirror" reported that clubs in the Saudi Pro League have become the leading contenders to acquire Salah's services during the upcoming transfer window, amid ongoing interest from several Saudi clubs, led by Al-Ittihad, which has been monitoring the player's situation for a long time.

The report confirmed that betting companies have placed Salah's transfer to the Saudi league at the top of the odds, especially with the possibility of signing him for free after the end of his contract with Liverpool, which gives the deal significant value both from a sporting and marketing perspective.

The newspaper added that the American league represents the second option among the potential destinations for the Egyptian star, especially with the growing global interest in the competition ahead of the 2026 World Cup, along with the presence of major stars led by the Argentine Lionel Messi, which could offer Salah a different experience on both the technical and commercial levels.

On the other hand, the player's chances of staying within the European continent seem relatively limited, despite talks of a potential return to the Italian league through Roma or Juventus, in addition to some Turkish clubs showing interest in signing him.

The "Mirror" clarified that the decision for Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool came after an agreement between both parties to end the relationship that lasted for nine years at "Anfield," as the player seeks to take on a new challenge away from the current atmosphere within the English club.

The report indicated that the relationship between Salah and the Dutch coach Arne Slot experienced tension during the last season, especially after the player was excluded from several consecutive matches, which led the Egyptian star to openly express his dissatisfaction with the way he was being treated.

Salah recently sparked widespread controversy after posting a message on his social media accounts criticizing the team's performance. He called for a return to the strong playing style that characterized Liverpool under former manager Jurgen Klopp. This message received reactions from several team players.

For his part, Arne Slot responded to those statements by confirming that Salah was happy with the style of play during the season in which the team won the league title, noting that football is constantly evolving, while the main goal remains to bring Liverpool back into competition for championships.

The Dutch coach emphasized that the statements made by the Egyptian star did not affect the players' focus within the team, affirming that preparations for the upcoming matches are continuing as usual.