Liverpool’s decision looms as Saudi Clubs wait for Salah’s contract to expire
Saudi Pro League clubs are altering the football market with a risky tactic that might cost Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool.
According to reports, these clubs, including heavyweights such as Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, are willing to wait until the Egyptian star’s contract with Liverpool expires in 2025 before making a possible move.
Salah, Liverpool’s talisman for seven seasons in a row, experienced criticism and injury setback in the second part of the season, leading to worries about his future at the club.
With only a year left on his contract, Liverpool must decide whether to sell the productive forward or risk losing him for free next summer.
Last summer, Liverpool rejected Al-Ittihad’s record bid of £150 million for Salah. However, the Saudi clubs appear to be content to wait it out, reserving their financial resources for other projects, such as infrastructure investments ahead of the 2034 World Cup.
This shift in strategy from Saudi clubs throws a wrench into Liverpool’s transfer plans. With the possibility of Salah leaving for a free transfer nearing, Liverpool’s sports director Richard Hughes and FSG’s Head of Football Michael Edwards confront a challenging decision-making process.
The selection to hold off on chasing Salah and other marquee deals such as Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City shows the Saudi clubs’ strategic vision, which matches their priorities with long-term aspirations beyond immediate on-field success.
As Salah’s future hangs in the balance, Liverpool finds itself at a crossroads, with the prospect of losing their star player to a Saudi move becoming increasingly plausible.
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