'I tried to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool but now I'd love to see him at Real Madrid'

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Real Madrid legend Fernando Hierro says he tried to sign Mohamed Salah at Al Nassr and admits he'd love to see the Liverpool star move to Spanish capitalReal Madrid legend Fernando Hierro admits he would love to see Mohamed Salah join the La Liga giants when he walks away from Liverpool this summer.And Hierro, who was Al Nassr's sporting director last year, revealed the Saudi Pro League side looked into signing the Reds' superstar when his contract status permitted him speak to teams outside of England last year.Salah is set to leave Merseyside as a free agent next month after nine largely decorated years at the club and the Egypt star insists no decision has been made on his next move as things stand.Hierro, who won five La Liga title and three Champions League trophies in the Spanish capital, says Salah would be an ideal signing for Real Madrid on a free transfer.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! "Salah is an outstanding player in every sense of the word."No one can deny his huge impact at Liverpool and the achievements he has made, especially winning the Premier League.

I would love to see him at Real Madrid - anything is possible in football."Salah is the type of player any club in the world would want to sign. He is not just a great player; he is a true football phenomenon who makes the difference wherever he plays."Imagine him in La Liga, whether with Real Madrid or Barcelona - it would be a huge boost for the competition.

He has the quality, experience, and ability to adapt to any team or style of play."In the end, Mohamed Salah is a ‘top’ player in every sense. Everything is possible in football.”Hierro, who was sporting director at Al Nassr for the 2024/25 campaign, revealed there were tentative talks about a move for Salah in the final months of his Anfield deal in 2025.But the former Spain international conceded the Egyptian was focused only on renewing at Liverpool before a two-year extension was penned 12 months ago.Hierro added: “There were indeed many reports in the past about the possibility of Mohamed Salah moving to the Saudi Pro League, but ultimately, the decision always lies with the player."At that time [last season], his main focus was on Liverpool, which is completely normal for a player of his level."From our side, like any sporting management, when a name like Mohamed Salah comes up, it naturally attracts great interest because he is an exceptional player who would add value to any team in the world."So yes, in principle, it is impossible to reject the idea of signing a player of such quality - in fact, it would be an honor for any club."However, it must be emphasised that most of what was reported remained within the realm of rumors and did not reach advanced stages, especially given the player’s commitment to his club at that time.”