Salah’s Next Move: Will the Saudi Pro League Win Liverpool’s Star?
25 March 2026
Possible destinations for Salah
According to press reports, a framework is being discussed that could determine which club Mohamed Salah would wear next season if he moves to the Saudi league. The Egyptian star's future is the subject of much speculation as the transfer window looms.
Why Salah leaves Liverpool
Mohamed Salah announced his departure from Liverpool after the current season ends, bringing nine years that saw him become the club's all-time top scorer in the English Premier League and in European competition.
The name of the forward has been linked to a move to the Saudi Roshan League for next season, a link that has persisted for around three years, dating back to when Al-Ittihad showed interest in him in the summer of 2023.
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Sky Sports reported that Saudi clubs will not be able to negotiate Salah on their own for the summer move; the decision would be shaped by three main stakeholders.
Those include the Public Investment Fund which owns 75% of shares in clubs such as Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad, the Roshan League, and the Saudi Ministry of Sports.
Sources note that Saudi football officials view Salah as the most suitable face for the league after Cristiano Ronaldo nears retirement, as Ronaldo approaches his 42nd birthday at season's end.
Additionally, Sky Sports confirmed that other clubs interested in Salah would not be able to pay the wages he would command in the Saudi league, making him a closer fit for a move there.
It is recalled that Salah's name has linked to the Saudi league on several occasions; Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal were the most eager to secure his services, but Salah preferred to continue at Liverpool until this season concluded.
Punchline: If Salah moves to Saudi, the only thing louder than the crowd will be the transfer gossip that fills the WhatsApp groups. Punchline 2: And if he scores 40 there, defenders will need a calculator to count his goals—and a calendar to count the days until his next flight.
