Mohamed Salah’s potential next destination, should he leave Liverpool, has been revealed—and it might not be the club most people expect.
Salah, 32, is nearing the end of his current contract with Liverpool, set to expire this season, and can now negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs as the January transfer window is open. Despite uncertainty surrounding his future, the Egyptian forward has been in outstanding form, contributing 23 goals and 17 assists in 32 matches this season under Arne Slot.
Teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk also face similar contract situations. While Liverpool supporters hope Salah remains at the club for at least a few more seasons, he has been candid about his future, recently stating to Sky Sports that he is “far away from progress” regarding a new deal.
In the summer of 2023, Salah was the subject of a reported £150 million bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, which Liverpool rejected. Now, reports indicate that another Saudi club, Al-Hilal, could be the “most likely destination” for Salah if he decides to leave Liverpool this summer.
According to The Telegraph, Al-Hilal, who recently terminated Neymar’s contract, are emerging as strong contenders to sign Salah. Following Neymar’s exit, the club is reportedly keen to bring in another superstar, further fueling the Saudi Pro League’s growing profile. The report suggests Al-Hilal would aim to sign Salah on a free transfer in the summer, with “no chance” of a deal being struck earlier.
Currently, Al-Hilal sit atop the Saudi Pro League, having won 14 of their 17 games this season. If Salah joins, he would play alongside former Premier League stars Aleksandar Mitrović, Rúben Neves, and João Cancelo.
Salah previously spoke about the possibility of playing in Saudi Arabia during a 2016 interview with Sport 360 while at Roma, stating, “I don’t know what the future holds, but I would definitely agree to a professional career in Saudi Arabia.”