Mohamed Salah could be headed to the Saudi Pro League when he leaves Liverpool in the summer as a free agent.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Mohamed Salah could be headed to the Saudi Pro League as a definitive option amid reports of advanced discussions there. The Egyptian superstar has announced his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, and Middle Eastern sides will rejoice at the prospect of signing him on a free transfer.
Mohamed Salah dropped a bombshell of a revelation as he announced his intention to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The decision had been coming to an extent following the events since November, when he accused the club of pushing him under the bus amid a string of disappointing results for the team.
Amid reports that Liverpool were ready to cash in ahead of the summer, it appears there has been a major twist in the background, as Fabrizio Romano confirmed Salah will leave as a free agent. The Egyptian had a year left on his lucrative deal signed last summer, which has raised further doubts about why the club are letting an asset of his calibre leave for nothing.
Saudi Arabia has been the destination mooted for a few years now, and it was reported that Salah could be set for a massive payday in the Middle East. Given the stature of the Egyptian attacker in the current climate, he will be looking closely at the prospect of playing in the Saudi Pro League, given that no other European club is expected to make a significant financial commitment.
Al-Ittihad were linked earlier, as they considered Salah a possible replacement for Karim Benzema, who left for Al-Hilal mid-season. There could be other sides from the Saudi Pro League in the mix as things move closer to the summer window, but the Middle East seems like the likeliest destination for the veteran attacker.
Mohamed Salah to the Saudi Pro League?
The report has stated that talks are at an advanced stage for Salah to move to the Saudi Pro League, and previous stories indicated that Al-Ittihad are prioritising a summer move. They could be the front-runners in the chase, having also been the most serious party two years ago.
Salah is currently considered the highest-profile Muslim player in the world, and the Saudi Pro League are therefore expected to go all out to bring the Egyptian to their shores. Having signed him from Roma in a £43 million deal back in 2017, there are some baffling questions surrounding Liverpool as to why they are letting him leave on a free, especially given the considerable value he commands in the current market.
