Salah's Free Transfer Sparks a Saudi Push as Barcelona and Europe Watch from the Sidelines
28 March 2026
Salah's Free Transfer Sparks Saudi Interest
New details emerged on Saturday about Mohamed Salah's next destination after the Egyptian star confirmed he will depart Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 campaign as a free agent.
Although his contract ran through 2027, the sides reached a mutual agreement that allows Salah to leave on a free transfer, ending a nine year spell at Anfield that produced historic achievements and a place among the club's all time greats.
Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur said Salah has entered the radar of three clubs in the Saudi Pro League Al Qadsiah, Al Nassr and Al Ittihad.
The Saudi Pro League sees Salah as a marquee signing who could boost the project after Ronaldo, Benzema, Mane and other world stars joined in recent years.
Konur also indicated that Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain are monitoring the situation closely, keeping a watchful eye on whether the move could open other avenues.
Both Al Qadsiah, Al Nassr and Ittihad value the economics and sporting upside of signing a free agent, especially given Barcelonas financial pressures and the league wide hunger for prestige.
Speculation even touches MLS Los Angeles Galaxy, which has shown genuine interest in a high profile free transfer, though Salahs priority remains unclear.
The season just ended included internal tensions at Liverpool including a temporary suspension from the starting lineup before Salah returned after the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
For now Salahs future remains uncertain as discussions unfold, with fans waiting to see if the Egyptian forward will join a Saudi project to compete with Europe for talent.
If Salah leaves, the transfer would mark a historic chapter in the Saudi Pro League development and Salahs remarkable career.
Punchline 1: If Salah signs in the desert, even the sand will start producing assists.
Punchline 2: And if Barca or PSG are watching, maybe they finally understand what a free transfer means—free as in no cost, but not free of drama.
