The future of Mohamed Salah may indeed lead to the Middle East. The Egyptian international, who previously rejected approaches from Saudi football, is now more receptive to a transfer, and his agent has already initiated talks with Al Ittihad, managed by Sérgio Conceição, according to Foot Mercato. Despite an internal crisis in December that seemed to have been overcome, the episode left marks on the relationship between the player and Liverpool. At the time, Salah publicly criticized his coach for leaving him on the bench, which sparked rumors about a possible exit. Although participation in the Africa Cup of Nations helped calm tensions, and the player regained his starting position, the rift was not entirely healed. The Saudi interest in Salah is not new, as the forward is one of the most prominent Muslim players in world football. However, his importance to the Reds kept him in England, where he even renewed his contract after an excellent 2024/25 season that ended with the Premier League title. Now, the scenario seems to have changed, with the player appearing more open to a move. This transfer could be beneficial for all parties involved. Liverpool would receive a fee for the transfer, while Salah would be the main driver of his own exit. According to the Mirror, the winger would receive a significant salary increase, tripling his earnings to 72 million per year! For Al Ittihad, signing the Egyptian would be a crucial market move to strengthen the team and remain in the fight for top positions. The Saudi club recently lost two of its French stars, Karim Benzema, who moved to Al Hilal, and N’Golo Kanté, sold to Fenerbahçe. Additionally, Fabinho's contract ends in June, and Moussa Diaby has been targeted by Inter.
Mohamed Salah Middle East remains central to this story.
Mohamed Salah Middle East remains central to this story.
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