Mohamed Salah hit out and Liverpool and manager Arne Slot in a bombshell interview given the reporters following the dramatic draw against Leeds United on Saturday
Everything you need to know about Mohamed Salah’s situation at Liverpool after the forward’s bombshell interview
- The Liverpool forward sparked significant doubt over his Liverpool future by giving a sensational, rare interview after being benched against Leeds United. He claimed he felt the club had “thrown him under the bus” and was seeking to blame him for team issues.
- Salah openly questioned his relationship with manager Arne Slot, stating that the pair no longer have one, and expressed great disappointment over his reduced playing time. He noted that being dropped for a third successive game, and not even featuring, was unacceptable given his history and contributions to the club.
- In his outburst, the Egyptian superstar hinted that the upcoming game against Brighton & Hove Albion might be his last at Anfield for the foreseeable future. He stated he planned to “say goodbye” to fans before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations, suggesting a possible permanent exit is looming.
- Clubs in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) maintain a persistent and strong interest in signing the veteran forward, viewing him as a marquee acquisition for their rapidly expanding league. Reigning champions Al-Ittihad and rivals Al-Hilal are consistently named as the two ‘most likely’ destinations for the player.
- The SPL is reportedly prepared to offer a “mind-blowing” financial package, potentially worth around €90 million (£77 million) per season, far exceeding anything Salah could earn in Europe. Saudi officials are confident they hold the power in negotiations and are prepared to finance a lucrative transfer, even during the January window.
- Salah’s current Liverpool contract, which he signed recently and runs until 2027, is reportedly worth an eye-watering base wage of around £350,000 per week. This massive salary structure severely limits the number of elite European clubs who could realistically afford to sign him should he leave England.
- The entire situation is given further weight by Salah’s admission that there were “serious negotiations” with Saudi officials concerning a transfer in 2023. These prior, advanced discussions prove the long-standing mutual interest and establish a clear pathway for a future deal.
- While Saudi Arabia remains the most probable destination, the Turkish giants Galatasaray are also reportedly planning a lucrative January offer to sign him. Separately, a potential move to the American Major League Soccer (MLS) is also being speculated, with San Diego FC mentioned as a possible destination.
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