Salah's Liverpool exit confirmed as Saudi Arabia leads uncertain transfer chase

Liverpool have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Mohamed Salah to exit Anfield in the summer of 2026. Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, said no one knows where Salah will play next season. Multiple reports indicate Salah's contract with Liverpool had one year left, but the club agreed to terminate it early.

Saudi Arabia is in pole position to sign Salah, with interest from clubs like Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal. Al-Ittihad had a bid for Salah turned down by Liverpool in 2024, according to multiple reports. Saudi Pro League clubs have shifted focus to younger players after initially signing big stars, multiple reports indicate.

European interest has been reported but met with denials. Egypt's national team director Ibrahim Hassan said he heard about offers from Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Serie A clubs for Salah. However, Bayern Munich's director of sport Max Eberl denied that Bayern has made an offer to Salah. Multiple reports suggest Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, could be interested in signing Salah, but according to The Guardian - Main UK, Ibrahim Hassan cautioned Salah against moving to MLS, saying it would make him fade into obscurity. MLS commissioner Don Garber said he would love to see Salah in the league.

Liverpool is considering replacements for Salah, including Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao, according to multiple reports. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Francisco Conceicao responded to speculation linking him with Liverpool by saying he is happy at Juventus.

Salah scored 255 goals for Liverpool, making him the third-highest scorer in the club's history. Multiple reports indicate he will leave Liverpool as one of the club’s most decorated players, having won eight trophies, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2019. Multiple reports also note he was the Premier League’s top scorer and creator last season, with 29 goals and 18 assists as Liverpool won the title in Slot’s debut season in charge.

Multiple reports indicate Salah has had a downturn in form this campaign, scoring five goals and providing six assists in 22 league appearances, and has 10 goals in all competitions. Liverpool have struggled this term, coinciding with Salah's form downturn, according to multiple reports.

Salah had a public falling out with Liverpool manager Arne Slot in December, resulting in him being dropped for three matches. Multiple reports indicate he was an unused substitute for December’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United, the third consecutive match in which he was not selected by head coach Slot. Multiple reports also note he was subsequently left out of the Liverpool squad for the Champions League tie at Inter, which they won 1-0. The decision to leave Salah out of the Inter match was taken by sporting director Richard Hughes in conjunction with the club’s ownership and Arne Slot, according to multiple reports.

According to www.nytimes.com, Mohamed Salah said he felt thrown under the bus by the club and that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had broken down in an incendiary interview earlier this season. According to www.nytimes.com, Salah also left the door open to a January exit and claimed he has been made a scapegoat for Liverpool’s struggles this season, insisting someone does not want him in the club.

Arne Slot told a press conference before the Inter match that he had no clue if Salah had played his final game for the club and was shocked by claims that their relationship had broken down, according to multiple reports. Multiple reports indicate Salah was reintegrated back into Liverpool’s team following this winter’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and has started 13 matches for the club since January 21.

Salah thanked Liverpool fans in a social media video, calling it the best time of his career, according to multiple reports. He is currently sidelined by injury and away from Egypt's training camp, according to multiple reports.

Multiple reports indicate in April last year, Salah signed a new deal with Liverpool through to 2027, worth more than £400,000 ($534,000) per week plus bonuses. Multiple reports also note his existing contract, signed last year, runs through to the summer of 2027. Mohamed Salah has a background playing for Chelsea, Fiorentina, and Basel in Europe, according to multiple reports.

Multiple reports indicate there has been speculation about a possible comeback in Roma for Mohamed Salah. According to Fotbollskanalen, Ibrahim Hassan prefers that Mohamed Salah stays in Europe. According to Fotbollskanalen, Ibrahim Hassan also said that if Mohamed Salah does not receive offers from Europe, a move to the Saudi league would be a good alternative.

Mohamed Salah's future is uncertain, according to multiple reports. Salah's departure marks the end of an era for Liverpool, removing their all-time third-highest scorer and a key figure in their recent trophy successes. His exit will force the club to rebuild their attack, potentially accelerating moves for replacements like Francisco Conceicao, while also impacting their tactical setup under Arne Slot. For potential destinations, securing Salah could provide a marquee signing for Saudi Arabia's evolving league strategy or a boost for European contenders seeking proven goal-scoring talent.

Key figures have weighed in throughout the saga, with Salah's agent emphasizing the uncertainty, his national team director offering advice on moves, and his manager addressing relationship rumors. The ongoing transfer saga continues to unfold as clubs position themselves ahead of the summer window, with Salah's final decision likely to influence multiple leagues.

Unanswered questions persist about which club Mohamed Salah will join next season, alongside the exact terms of his contract termination with Liverpool and the severity of his current injury. The specific reasons behind Salah's form downturn this season also remain unclear, adding another layer to his complicated departure from Anfield.